Mitsubishi Fuso FE639, FE649, FG639 (1996-1999): Suspension
Recall 04V535000 · Nov 8, 2004 · Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
10,333
vehicles affected
10,333
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04V535000
- Date
- Nov 8, 2004
- Maker
- Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 10,333
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Front > Control arm
- Model years
- 1996-1999
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE TIE ROD END, DISABLING THE STEERING SYSTEM, AND CAUSING A CRASH .
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL MODIFIED TIE ROD END ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 13, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 856-467-3917.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 10 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Fuso | FE639 | 1996-1999 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso | FE649 | 1996-1999 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso | FG639 | 1998-1999 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 04V535000?
3 models: Mitsubishi Fuso FE639 (1996-1999), Mitsubishi Fuso FE649 (1996-1999), Mitsubishi Fuso FG639 (1998-1999), about 10,333 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 04V535000?
DEALERS WILL INSTALL MODIFIED TIE ROD END ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 13, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 856-467-3917.
What can happen?
THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE TIE ROD END, DISABLING THE STEERING SYSTEM, AND CAUSING A CRASH .
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.