NHTSA Recall 03V278000
Filed by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.. Component: Suspension. Reported 2003-08-01. An estimated 1,913 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
ON CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS, THE FRONT HUB OUTER WHEEL BEARING MAY BECOME DAMAGED DUE TO IMPROPER LUBRICATION.
Risk
THIS COULD CAUSE SMOKE FROM THE AREA OF THE FRONT WHEEL HUB, OR THE VEHICLE COULD BECOME INOPERABLE DUE TO BEARING SEIZURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WHEEL HUB BEARINGS, AND IF THE BEARINGS SHOW A SIGN OF DAMAGE OR BREAKAGE, WILL REPLACE THE BEARING WITH A NEW ONE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 1-877-711-0707.
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2000 Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Fh210
- 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Fh210
- 2002 Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Fh210
- 2003 Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Fh210
- 2000 Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Fh211
- 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Fh211
- 2002 Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Fh211
- 2003 Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Fh211
- 2000 Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Fh617
- 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Fh617
- 2002 Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Fh617
- 2003 Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Fh617