Mitsubishi Fuso Recall 04V478000: Suspension, Front, Hub

NHTSA recall 04V478000 · announced October 7, 2004 · filed by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. · 2,537 units affected

The problem

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN F040T 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. R3123510.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

• 2003 Mitsubishi Fuso Fh210
• 2004 Mitsubishi Fuso Fh210
• 2003 Mitsubishi Fuso Fh211
• 2004 Mitsubishi Fuso Fh211
• 2003 Mitsubishi Fuso Fh617
• 2004 Mitsubishi Fuso Fk617
• 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso Fk61f

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