Mitsubishi Fuso FE639, FE640, FE649, FG639 and 1 more (1999-2004): Power train
Recall 08V224000 · May 16, 2008 · Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
15,549
vehicles affected
15,549
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08V224000
- Date
- May 16, 2008
- Maker
- Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 15,549
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Automatic transmission
- Model years
- 1999-2004
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
MITSUBISHI FUSO IS RECALLING 15,549 MY 1999-2004 FE639, FE649, AND FG639 TRUCKS; MY 2001-2004 FE640, AND MY 2003-2004 FH210 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. NORMAL HEAT EMANATING FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE MAY CAUSE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE TO DEFORM. THE EFFORT REQUIRED TO OPERATE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL LEVER MAY INCREASE IF THE LINKAGE BINDS DUE TO THE DEFORMATION.
What can happen
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 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL LEVER ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 6, 2008. 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 08V224000?
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 08V224000?
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL LEVER ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 6, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 1-856-467-4500.
What can happen?
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.