Mitsubishi Fuso FE639, FE640, FE649, FG639 and 1 more (1999-2004): Power train
Recall 05V304000 · Jun 29, 2005 · Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
15,549
vehicles affected
15,549
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05V304000
- Date
- Jun 29, 2005
- Maker
- Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 15,549
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Automatic transmission > Lever and linkage > Floor shift
- Model years
- 1999-2004
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS, RUST BUILD-UP ON THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (A/T) SHIFT LINKAGE MAY CAUSE THE LINKAGE TO BIND. RUST BUILD-UP IS ACCELERATED IN GEOGRAPHIC LOCATIONS THAT ARE SITUATED NEAR LARGE BODIES OF SALT WATER, OR IN REGIONS WITH HEAVY SNOW/ICE MELTING COMPOUND USAGE IN WINTER MONTHS.
What can happen
THE EFFORT REQUIRED TO OPERATE THE A/T SHIFT CONTROL LEVER MAY INCREASE IF THE LINKAGE BINDS DUE TO RUST BUILD-UP. THE SHIFT CONTROL LEVER MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR THE PHYSICAL SHIFT LEVER POSITION ON THE SHIFT LEVER HOUSING GEAR INDICATOR MAY NOT MATCH THE ACTUAL GEAR SELECTION AT THE TRANSMISSION.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED A/T SHIFT CONTROL LEVER ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 1-856-467-4500.
Vehicles covered
5 models, 24 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 | FG639 | 1999-2004 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso | FH210 | 2003-2004 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 05V304000?
5 models: Mitsubishi Fuso FE639 (1999-2004), Mitsubishi Fuso FE640 (2001-2004), Mitsubishi Fuso FE649 (1999-2004) and 2 more, about 15,549 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 05V304000?
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED A/T SHIFT CONTROL LEVER ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 1-856-467-4500.
What can happen?
THE EFFORT REQUIRED TO OPERATE THE A/T SHIFT CONTROL LEVER MAY INCREASE IF THE LINKAGE BINDS DUE TO RUST BUILD-UP. THE SHIFT CONTROL LEVER MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR THE PHYSICAL SHIFT LEVER POSITION ON THE SHIFT LEVER HOUSING GEAR INDICATOR MAY NOT MATCH THE ACTUAL GEAR SELECTION AT THE TRANSMISSION.
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.