1987 MITSUBISHI FUSO FE434 Recalls (2)

Campaign:
87V134000 on 09/08/1987
Component:
Power train:clutch assembly:pedal/linkage
Manufactured:
12/31/1986 - 07/31/1987
Affected:
377
Defect:
Improper machining of the clutch master cylinder located on clutch pedal support.
Consequence:
Improperly machined cylinders could cause the clutch torelease improperly when the clutch pedal is depressed. if this happens, it maybe difficult to totally release clutch and shift transmission out of gear.
Correction:
Replace clutch as required.
Notes:
System: clutchvehicle description: truck 5 speed manual transmission.

Campaign:
04V522000 on 11/01/2004
Component:
Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm
Manufactured:
10/16/1986 - 03/23/1989
Affected:
4,184
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
If the knuckle arm cracks, the vehicle's steering control could become inoperative, causing a crash without warning.
Correction:
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.
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).

1987 MITSUBISHI FUSO FE434 TSB

Bulletin:
SC-C-0040690
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Mitsubishi truck: dpf caution label. enclosed is a replacement self adhesive diesel particulate filter (dpf) caution label to install over the existing label and a replacement dpf hang tag for the truck. the new label and hang tag better

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