2005 MITSUBISHI FUSO FK61F Recalls (4)
- Campaign:
- 04V478000 on 10/17/2004
- Component:
- Suspension:front:hub
- Manufactured:
- 05/25/2004 - 08/28/2004
- Affected:
- 2,537
- Defect:
- On certain trucks trucks equipped with an f040t front axle. the front wheel hub outer bearing lock nut may have been improperly tightened during assembly, and an insufficient amount of grease may have been applied to the outer bearing.
- Consequence:
- These conditions could result in the outer bearing generating excessive heat and/or breaking, causing the vehicle to become disabled. the excessive heat could cause a fire.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect the inner and outer front wheel hub bearings, and replace any bearing with signs of damage. the recall began on october 28, 2004. owners should contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-856-467-4500.
- Notes:
- Mitsubishi fuso recall no. r3123510.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 06V195000 on 06/05/2006
- Component:
- Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift
- Manufactured:
- 05/25/2004 - 12/19/2006
- Affected:
- 1,045
- Defect:
- On certain trucks, the automatic transmission (a/t) selector lever may have been improperly machined allowing excessive play in the lever, causing improper engagement of the "p" range (park).
- Consequence:
- The transmission could remain in the "r" range (reverse) after shifting the vehicle into park allowing the vehicle to roll, causing a crash without warning.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the a/t control lever assembly, a/t shift control cable and proper parking procedures label free of charge. the recall began on august 16, 2006. owners may contact mitsubishi fuso at 856-467-4500.
- Notes:
- Mitsubishi fuso recall no. c1000720.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:
- 09E010000 on 03/29/2009
- Component:
- Exterior lighting:headlights
- Affected:
- 156
- Defect:
- Mitsubishi fuso truck of america (mfta) is recalling 156 halogen sealed beam high beam headlamp assemblies sold between october 24, 2007 and december 2, 2008 for use as replacement equipment for certain mitsubishi fuso trucks. these lamps fail to conform to the sae standards or recommended practices referenced in table i of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
- Consequence:
- The purpose of this standard is to reduce deaths and injuries from motor vehicle crashes by providing adequate illumination of the roadway.
- Correction:
- Mfta will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge. the safety recall began on april 15, 2009. owners may contact mfta at 1-856-467-4500.
- Notes:
- Mfta's recall no. c1003910.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:
- 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 FK61F TSBs (3)
- Bulletin:
- 1003010
- Component:
- 355100 equipment:other:labels
- Summary:
- Cab tilt caution label - certain 2005-2006 model year fk61f, fm61f, fm64f and fm65f trucks produced from september 6, 2004 through november 29, 2005. *nj
- Bulletin:
- 1002110
- Component:
- 034410 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:drum:wheel cylinders
- Summary:
- Product improvement campaign c1002110-fh/fk wheel cylinder -- certain 2003-2005 model year fh210, fh211 and fk61f trucks produced from feb. 5, 2002 through may 26, 2004. *nj
- 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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