2005 MITSUBISHI FUSO FM65F Recalls (2)

Campaign:
04V477000 on 10/17/2004
Component:
Suspension:front:hub
Manufactured:
05/25/2004 - 09/01/2004
Affected:
2,892
Defect:
On certain trucks using an f060t or f070t 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.c0021113.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:
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> .

2005 MITSUBISHI FUSO FM65F 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:
1002810
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Product improvement campaign c1002810-fm65 a/t oil cooler -- certain 2001-2007 model year fm657 & fm65f trucks produced from jan. 7, 2000 through dec. 22, 2006 equipped with an allison md3060 transmission. *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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