NHTSA Recall 04V477000
Filed by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.. Component: Suspension. Reported 2004-10-07. An estimated 2,892 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS USING AN F060T OR F070T FRONT AXLE, THE FRONT WHEEL HUB OUTER BEARING LOCK NUT MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED DURING ASSEMBLY, AND AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF GREASE MAY HAVE BEEN APPLIED TO THE OUTER BEARING.
Risk
THESE CONDITIONS COULD RESULT IN THE OUTER BEARING GENERATING EXCESSIVE HEAT AND/OR BREAKING, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BECOME DISABLED. THE EXCESSIVE HEAT COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE INNER AND OUTER FRONT WHEEL HUB BEARINGS, AND REPLACE ANY BEARING WITH SIGNS OF DAMAGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 28, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 1-856-467-4500.
Manufacturer campaign number: C0021113
Notes
MITSUBISHI FUSO RECALL NO.C0021113.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 Fm617
- 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Fm617
- 2002 Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Fm617
- 2003 Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Fm617
- 2004 Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Fm617
- 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Fm61f
- 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Fm64f
- 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Fm657
- 2002 Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Fm657
- 2003 Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Fm657
- 2004 Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Fm657
- 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Fm65f