Mitsubishi Fuso Recall 04V535000: Suspension, Front, Control Arm
NHTSA recall 04V535000 · announced November 8, 2004 · filed by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. · 10,333 units affected
The problem
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT DUST BOOT WAS DESIGNED WITH INSUFFICIENT SEALING ABILITY. THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW CONTAMINATION TO ENTER INTO THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT, ABNORMALLY WEARING THE RESIN BEARING LOCATED INSIDE THE JOINT.
The risk
THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE TIE ROD END, DISABLING THE STEERING SYSTEM, AND CAUSING A CRASH .
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSTALL MODIFIED TIE ROD END ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 13, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 856-467-3917.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
MITSUBISHI FUSO RECALL NO. R3128610.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
- 1996 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe639
- 1997 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe639
- 1998 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe639
- 1999 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe639
- 1996 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe649
- 1997 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe649
- 1998 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe649
- 1999 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe649
- 1998 Mitsubishi Fuso Fg639
- 1999 Mitsubishi Fuso Fg639
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.