Mitsubishi Fuso Recall 03V278000: Suspension, Front, Wheel Bearing

NHTSA recall 03V278000 · announced August 1, 2003 · filed by Mitsubishi Fuso Trk, Amer · 1,913 units affected

The problem

ON CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS, THE FRONT HUB OUTER WHEEL BEARING MAY BECOME DAMAGED DUE TO IMPROPER LUBRICATION.

The 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 to 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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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 Fh210
• 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso Fh210
• 2002 Mitsubishi Fuso Fh210
• 2003 Mitsubishi Fuso Fh210
• 2000 Mitsubishi Fuso Fh211
• 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso Fh211
• 2002 Mitsubishi Fuso Fh211
• 2003 Mitsubishi Fuso Fh211
• 2000 Mitsubishi Fuso Fh617
• 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso Fh617
• 2002 Mitsubishi Fuso Fh617
• 2003 Mitsubishi Fuso Fh617

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.