2005 MITSUBISHI FUSO FE84D Recalls (6)

Campaign:
05V410000 on 09/18/2005
Component:
Exterior lighting:turn signal
Manufactured:
05/26/2004 - 06/12/2005
Affected:
4,571
Defect:
On certain trucks, the door wiring harness interferes with the turn signal and hazard lamp wiring harness due to improper routing.
Consequence:
Repeated opening and closing of the doors could break the turn signal and hazard lamp wiring harness, causing the lamps to become inoperative.
Correction:
Dealers will add protective tubing at the door wiring harness grommet, install a protective cap on the turn signal and hazard lamp connector and repair any wiring harness damage. the recall began on november 23, 2005. owners may contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-856-467-4500.
Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
07V138000 on 03/25/2007
Component:
Engine and engine cooling
Manufactured:
05/26/2004 - 11/01/2005
Affected:
8,712
Defect:
On certain trucks, the cylinder head idler gear bushing may have been improperly machined, causing excessive stress on the cylinder head idler gear shaft. continued operating in this condition could cause the idler gear shaft flange to break and generate abnormal engine noise or engine oil leaks.
Consequence:
The engine could stall and would not restart increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
On vehicles with less than 15,000 miles, if the idler gear and bushing assembly, idler gear shaft and bolt will be replaced. if the mileage is more than 15,000 miles, the inside diameter of the idler gear bushing will be measured and if the bushing measures more than 32.043mm (1.262"), the idler gear and bushing assembly, idler gear shaft and bolt will be replaced. the recall began on august 13, 2007. owners may contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-856-467-4500.
Notes:
Mitsubishi fuso recall no. c1002210.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
07V229000 on 06/05/2007
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
05/26/2004 - 07/28/2005
Affected:
5,090
Defect:
On certain medium duty trucks, the brake vacuum hose may have been manufactured with insufficient wall thickness allowing the hose to collapse during normal vehicle operation.
Consequence:
Continued operation of this vehicle in this condition could (1) with respect to the fe83d fe84d, and fg84d models, restrict proper operation of the brake power-assist and compromise braking performance; and (2) with respect to the fe85d model, restrict proper operation of the exhaust brake system. either occurrence could lead to compromised braking performance and increased braking distances, which could cause a crash without warning.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the brake vacuum hose with a hose manufactured with walls of proper thickness. the recall began on august 20, 2007. owners may contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-856-467-3917.
Notes:
Mitsubishi fuso recall no.c1002510.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
09V449000 on 11/18/2009
Component:
Equipment
Manufactured:
05/26/2004 - 09/29/2009
Affected:
16,384
Defect:
Mitsubishi fuso is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2010 fe83d, fe84d, fe85d and fg84d vehicles. the weather resistance properties of the air intake duct rubber cushions is insufficient. during normal vehicle operation, the rubber cushions deteriorate and crack, causing abnormal noise.
Consequence:
All of the rubber cushions could crack, allowing the air intake duct to fall off of the truck increasing the risk of crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace all of the air intake duct rubber cushions with components manufactured to proper specifications. this remedy will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on february 19, 2010. owners may contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-856-467-4500.
Notes:
Mitsubishi recall no. c1004110.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
12V545000 on 11/25/2012
Component:
Fuel system, other:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
05/26/2004 - 05/13/2007
Affected:
13,644
Defect:
Mitsubishi fuso truck of america (mfta) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 fe83d, fe84d, fe85d, and fg84d trucks; manufactured from may 27, 2004, through may 14, 2007. the fuel pipes may crack due to an improper manufacturing process. additionally, the fuel pipe flare nuts may have been insufficiently tightened.
Consequence:
Cracked fuel pipes or loose fuel pipe flare nuts may leak fuel. a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a vehicle fire.
Correction:
Mfta will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel pipes and tighten or replace them as needed, free of charge. the safety recall began on january 21, 2013. owners may contact mfta at 1-856-467-4500.
Notes:
Mfta's recall campaign number is c1006110.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
18V047000 on 01/16/2018
Component:
Equipment
Manufactured:
04/02/2003 - 03/02/2017
Affected:
1,153
Defect:
Mitsubishi fuso truck of america, inc. (mfta) is recalling certain 2004-2017 fe84d, fe85d, fec52, fec72, fec92, fgb72, fk61f and fm657 trucks. these trucks are equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. for a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.pdf
Consequence:
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Correction:
Mfta will notify owners, instructing them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. the recall began on january 11, 2018. owners may contact mfta customer service at 1-877-711-0707, or kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "product safety recall" for more information. mfta's number for this recall is mfv00001.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2005 MITSUBISHI FUSO FE84D TSBs (2)

Bulletin:
06003
Component:
090000 fuel system, other
Summary:
Bosch and denso common rail fuel supply pump tightening torque specifications. *tt
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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