Mitsubishi Fuso FE639, FE640, FE649, FH210 (1999-2004): Engine and engine cooling
Recall 05V303000 · Jun 29, 2005 · Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
15,307
vehicles affected
15,307
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05V303000
- Date
- Jun 29, 2005
- Maker
- Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 15,307
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling
- Model years
- 1999-2004
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS, THE REAR ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET IS COMPOSED OF MATERIALS OF INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH. NORMAL VEHICLE VIBRATIONS MAY CAUSE THE BRACKET TO CRACK.
What can happen
IF THE VEHICLE IS CONTINUALLY OPERATED IN THIS CONDITION, THE BRACKET MAY BREAK APART, CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO DROP OUT OF ALIGNMENT WITH THE DRIVE TRAIN.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED REAR ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 1-856-467-4500.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 18 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Fuso | FE639 | 1999-2004 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso | FE640 | 2001-2004 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso | FE649 | 1999-2004 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso | FH210 | 2003-2004 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 05V303000?
4 models: Mitsubishi Fuso FE639 (1999-2004), Mitsubishi Fuso FE640 (2001-2004), Mitsubishi Fuso FE649 (1999-2004) and 1 more, about 15,307 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 05V303000?
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED REAR ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 1-856-467-4500.
What can happen?
IF THE VEHICLE IS CONTINUALLY OPERATED IN THIS CONDITION, THE BRACKET MAY BREAK APART, CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO DROP OUT OF ALIGNMENT WITH THE DRIVE TRAIN.
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.