Mitsubishi Fuso FE639, FE649 (1999-2004): Engine and engine cooling
Recall 08V221000 · May 15, 2008 · Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
10,325
vehicles affected
10,325
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08V221000
- Date
- May 15, 2008
- Maker
- Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 10,325
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling
- Model years
- 1999-2004
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
MITSUBISHI FUSO IS RECALLING 10,325 MY 1999-2004 FE639 AND FE649 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. THE TRANSMISSION COULD 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 COMPONENT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 6, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 856-467-3917.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 12 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Fuso | FE639 | 1999-2004 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso | FE649 | 1999-2004 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 08V221000?
2 models: Mitsubishi Fuso FE639 (1999-2004), Mitsubishi Fuso FE649 (1999-2004), about 10,325 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 08V221000?
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED REAR ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET COMPONENT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 6, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 856-467-3917.
What can happen?
IF THE VEHICLE IS CONTINUALLY OPERATED IN THIS CONDITION, THE BRACKET MAY BREAK APART. THE TRANSMISSION COULD 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.