Mitsubishi Fuso Recall 04V477000: Suspension, Front, Hub

NHTSA recall 04V477000 · announced October 7, 2004 · filed by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. · 2,892 units affected

The problem

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.

The 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 to 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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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 Fm617
• 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso Fm617
• 2002 Mitsubishi Fuso Fm617
• 2003 Mitsubishi Fuso Fm617
• 2004 Mitsubishi Fuso Fm617
• 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso Fm61f
• 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso Fm64f
• 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso Fm657
• 2002 Mitsubishi Fuso Fm657
• 2003 Mitsubishi Fuso Fm657
• 2004 Mitsubishi Fuso Fm657
• 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso Fm65f

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