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NHTSA RECALL: Mitsubishi Fusco

Make : MITSUBISHI FUSO	Model : FE639	Year : 1996
Manufacturer : MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.	 
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V535000 	Recall Date : NOV 02, 2200
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 10333

Summary: 
 ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT DUST BOOT WAS DESIGNED 
WITH INSUFFICIENT SEALING ABILITY. THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW CONTAMINATION 
TO ENTER INTO THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT, ABNORMALLY WEARING THE RESIN BEARING 
LOCATED INSIDE THE JOINT.
 
Consequence: 
 THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE TIE ROD END, DISABLING THE 
STEERING SYSTEM, AND CAUSING A CRASH.
 
Remedy: 
 DEALERS WILL INSTALL MODIFIED TIE ROD END ASSEMBLIES. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT 
YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO 
AT 856-467-3917. 

Notes: 
 MITSUBISHI FUSO RECALL NO. R3128610. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY 
TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). 

 


Make : MITSUBISHI FUSO	Model : FE639	Year : 1997
Manufacturer : MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.	 
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V535000 	Recall Date : NOV 02, 2200
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 10333

Summary: 
 ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT DUST BOOT WAS DESIGNED 
WITH INSUFFICIENT SEALING ABILITY. THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW CONTAMINATION 
TO ENTER INTO THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT, ABNORMALLY WEARING THE RESIN BEARING 
LOCATED INSIDE THE JOINT.
 
Consequence: 
 THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE TIE ROD END, DISABLING THE 
STEERING SYSTEM, AND CAUSING A CRASH . 

Remedy: 
 DEALERS WILL INSTALL MODIFIED TIE ROD END ASSEMBLIES. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT 
YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO 
AT 856-467-3917. 

Notes: 
 MITSUBISHI FUSO RECALL NO. R3128610. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY 
TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). 

 


Make : MITSUBISHI FUSO	Model : FE639	Year : 1998
Manufacturer : MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.	 
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V535000 	Recall Date : NOV 02, 2200
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 10333

Summary: 
 ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT DUST BOOT WAS DESIGNED 
WITH INSUFFICIENT SEALING ABILITY. THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW 
CONTAMINATION TO ENTER INTO THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT, ABNORMALLY 
WEARING THE RESIN BEARING LOCATED INSIDE THE JOINT. 

Consequence: 
 THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE TIE ROD END, 
DISABLING THE STEERING SYSTEM, AND CAUSING A CRASH . 

Remedy: 
 DEALERS WILL INSTALL MODIFIED TIE ROD END ASSEMBLIES. THE MANUFACTURER 
HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS SHOULD 
CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 856-467-3917.
 
Notes: 
 MITSUBISHI FUSO RECALL NO. R3128610. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE 
NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE 
AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). 

 


Make : MITSUBISHI FUSO	Model : FE639	Year : 1999
Manufacturer : MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.	 
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V535000 	Recall Date : NOV 02, 2200
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 10333

Summary: 
 ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT DUST BOOT WAS DESIGNED 
WITH INSUFFICIENT SEALING ABILITY. THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW CONTAMINATION 
TO ENTER INTO THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT, ABNORMALLY WEARING THE RESIN BEARING 
LOCATED INSIDE THE JOINT.
 
Consequence: 
 THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE TIE ROD END, 
DISABLING THE STEERING SYSTEM, AND CAUSING A CRASH.
 
Remedy: 
 DEALERS WILL INSTALL MODIFIED TIE ROD END ASSEMBLIES. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 856-467-3917. 

Notes: 
 MITSUBISHI FUSO RECALL NO. R3128610. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE 
NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE 
AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). 

 


Make : MITSUBISHI FUSO	Model : FE649	Year : 1996
Manufacturer : MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.	 
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V535000 	Recall Date : NOV 02, 2200
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 10333

Summary: 
 ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT DUST BOOT WAS DESIGNED 
WITH INSUFFICIENT SEALING ABILITY. THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW 
CONTAMINATION TO ENTER INTO THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT, ABNORMALLY 
WEARING THE RESIN BEARING LOCATED INSIDE THE JOINT. 

Consequence: 
 THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE TIE ROD END, DISABLING THE STEERING SYSTEM, AND CAUSING A CRASH . 

Remedy: 
 DEALERS WILL INSTALL MODIFIED TIE ROD END ASSEMBLIES. THE MANUFACTURER 
HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS SHOULD 
CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 856-467-3917. 

Notes: 
 MITSUBISHI FUSO RECALL NO. R3128610. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE 
NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE 
AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). 

 


Make : MITSUBISHI FUSO	Model : FE649	Year : 1997
Manufacturer : MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.	 
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V535000 	Recall Date : NOV 02, 2200
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 10333

Summary: 
 ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT DUST BOOT WAS DESIGNED 
WITH INSUFFICIENT SEALING ABILITY. THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW CONTAMINATION 
TO ENTER INTO THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT, ABNORMALLY WEARING THE RESIN 
BEARING LOCATED INSIDE THE JOINT. 

Consequence: 
 THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE TIE ROD END, DISABLING 
THE STEERING SYSTEM, AND CAUSING A CRASH.
 
Remedy: 
 DEALERS WILL INSTALL MODIFIED TIE ROD END ASSEMBLIES. THE MANUFACTURER 
HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS SHOULD 
CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 856-467-3917. 

Notes: 
 MITSUBISHI FUSO RECALL NO. R3128610. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE 
NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE 
AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). 

 


Make : MITSUBISHI FUSO	Model : FE649	Year : 1998
Manufacturer : MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.	 
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V535000 	Recall Date : NOV 02, 2200
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 10333

Summary: 
 ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT DUST BOOT WAS DESIGNED 
WITH INSUFFICIENT SEALING ABILITY. THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW CONTAMINATION 
TO ENTER INTO THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT, ABNORMALLY WEARING THE RESIN 
BEARING LOCATED INSIDE THE JOINT. 

Consequence: 
 THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE TIE ROD END, 
DISABLING THE STEERING SYSTEM, AND CAUSING A CRASH . 
Remedy: 
 DEALERS WILL INSTALL MODIFIED TIE ROD END ASSEMBLIES. THE MANUFACTURER
 HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS SHOULD 
CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 856-467-3917. 

Notes: 
 MITSUBISHI FUSO RECALL NO. R3128610. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). 

 


Make : MITSUBISHI FUSO	Model : FE649	Year : 1999
Manufacturer : MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.	 
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V535000 	Recall Date : NOV 02, 2200
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 10333

Summary: 
 ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT DUST BOOT WAS DESIGNED 
WITH INSUFFICIENT SEALING ABILITY. THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW CONTAMINATION 
TO ENTER INTO THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT, ABNORMALLY WEARING THE RESIN 
BEARING LOCATED INSIDE THE JOINT. 

Consequence: 
 THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE TIE ROD END, 
DISABLING THE STEERING SYSTEM, AND CAUSING A CRASH. 

Remedy: 
 DEALERS WILL INSTALL MODIFIED TIE ROD END ASSEMBLIES. THE MANUFACTURER 
HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS SHOULD 
CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 856-467-3917.
 
Notes: 
 MITSUBISHI FUSO RECALL NO. R3128610. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE 
NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE 
AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). 

 


Make : MITSUBISHI FUSO	Model : FG639	Year : 1998
Manufacturer : MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.	 
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V535000 	Recall Date : NOV 02, 2200
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 10333

Summary: 
 ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT DUST BOOT WAS DESIGNED 
WITH INSUFFICIENT SEALING ABILITY. THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW CONTAMINATION 
TO ENTER INTO THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT, ABNORMALLY WEARING THE RESIN 
BEARING LOCATED INSIDE THE JOINT. 

Consequence: 
 THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE TIE ROD END, 
DISABLING THE STEERING SYSTEM, AND CAUSING A CRASH.
 
Remedy: 
 DEALERS WILL INSTALL MODIFIED TIE ROD END ASSEMBLIES. THE MANUFACTURER
 HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS SHOULD 
CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 856-467-3917. 

Notes: 
 MITSUBISHI FUSO RECALL NO. R3128610. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE 
NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE 
AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). 

 


Make : MITSUBISHI FUSO	Model : FG639	Year : 1999
Manufacturer : MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.	 
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V535000 	Recall Date : NOV 02, 2200
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 10333

Summary: 
 ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT DUST BOOT WAS DESIGNED 
WITH INSUFFICIENT SEALING ABILITY. THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW CONTAMINATION 
TO ENTER INTO THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT, ABNORMALLY WEARING THE RESIN 
BEARING LOCATED INSIDE THE JOINT. 

Consequence: 
 THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE TIE ROD END, 
DISABLING THE STEERING SYSTEM, AND CAUSING A CRASH.
 
Remedy: 
 DEALERS WILL INSTALL MODIFIED TIE ROD END ASSEMBLIES. 
THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. 
OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 856-467-3917.
 
Notes: 
 MITSUBISHI FUSO RECALL NO. R3128610. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE 
NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE 
AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).