Mitsubishi Fuso Recall 04V522000: Steering, Linkages, Knuckle, Spindle, Arm

NHTSA recall 04V522000 · announced November 3, 2004 · filed by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. · 4,184 units affected

The problem

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS,THE STEERING SYSTEM KNUCKLE ARM WAS DESIGNED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH MARGIN. REPEATED STEERING OPERATION WHILE STATIONARY, OR NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION THAT REQUIRES FREQUENT REPEATED STEERING OPERATION, COULD CAUSE THE KNUCKLE ARM TO CRACK.

The risk

IF THE KNUCKLE ARM CRACKS, THE VEHICLE'S STEERING CONTROL COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, CAUSING A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AND MODIFY THE STEERING KNUCKLE ARM ASSEMBLY, INSPECT TOE-IN AND ADJUST IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 13, 2005. 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

• 1987 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe434
• 1988 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe434
• 1989 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe434
• 1989 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe444

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