Mitsubishi Fuso FE434, FE444 (1987-1989): Steering
Recall 04V522000 · Nov 3, 2004 · Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
4,184
vehicles affected
4,184
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04V522000
- Date
- Nov 3, 2004
- Maker
- Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 4,184
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Linkages > Knuckle > Spindle > Arm
- Model years
- 1987-1989
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
IF THE KNUCKLE ARM CRACKS, THE VEHICLE'S STEERING CONTROL COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, CAUSING A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Fuso | FE434 | 1987-1989 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso | FE444 | 1989 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 04V522000?
2 models: Mitsubishi Fuso FE434 (1987-1989), Mitsubishi Fuso FE444 (1989), about 4,184 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 04V522000?
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.
What can happen?
IF THE KNUCKLE ARM CRACKS, THE VEHICLE'S STEERING CONTROL COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, CAUSING A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.