Mitsubishi Fuso Recall 95V100000: Engine And Engine Cooling, Exhaust System, Emission Control, Catalytic Convertor

NHTSA recall 95V100000 · announced May 18, 1995 · filed by Mitsubishi Fuso Trk, Amer · 2,971 units affected

The problem

THE WELDED JOINTS CONNECTING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER MUFFLER AND THE EXHAUST PIPE WAS INFERIOR. THE WELD CAN CRACK UNDER NORMAL OPERATION.

The risk

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE EMISSION GAS LEAKAGE AND POSSIBLY COULD RESULT IN THE MUFFLER ASSEMBLY FALLING ONTO THE ROADWAY AND CAUSING A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MUFFLER ASSEMBLY.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: EXHAUST; CATALYTIC CONVERTER SYSTEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 3 TRUCKS, GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING FROM 11,600TO 13,500 LBS. NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONBLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 1-800-829-3876. ALSO CONTACT THENATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT1-800-424-9393.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1994 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe439
• 1995 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe439
• 1994 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe449
• 1995 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe449

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