Mitsubishi Fuso FE640, FH210 (2001-2004): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 04V570000 · Dec 3, 2004 · Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
3,674
vehicles affected
3,674
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04V570000
- Date
- Dec 3, 2004
- Maker
- Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 3,674
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Fuel injection system
- Model years
- 2001-2004
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE RUBBER PORTION OF THE FUEL INJECTION PIPE CLAMPS COULD DETERIORATE. NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION COULD CAUSE THE DETERIORATED CLAMP TO LOOSEN AND DRIP.
What can happen
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS IN THE AREA OF THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP, THE ENGINE STARTER COULD SHORT CIRCUIT IF THE CLAMP DROPS ONTO THE STARTER TERMINAL. THIS COULD PREVENT THE ENGINE FROM STARTING. EXCESSIVE HEAT FROM THE SHORT CIRCUIT COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL REMOVE EACH CLAMP AND INSPECT FOR RUBBER DETERIORATION AND WILL REPLACE THE CLAMP IF THE RUBBER DETERIORATION IS EVIDENT. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ATTACHING HARDWARE AND APPLY ADHESIVE TO PREVENT THE BOLTS/NUTS FROM LOOSENING AND INSPECT FOR A RUBBER CAP ON THE STARTER MOTOR'S TERMINAL AND INSTALL A CAP IF ONE IS NOT PRESENT TO PREVENT A SHORT CIRCUIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 13, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 1-877-711-0707.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 6 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Fuso | FE640 | 2001-2004 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso | FH210 | 2003-2004 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 04V570000?
2 models: Mitsubishi Fuso FE640 (2001-2004), Mitsubishi Fuso FH210 (2003-2004), about 3,674 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 04V570000?
DEALERS WILL REMOVE EACH CLAMP AND INSPECT FOR RUBBER DETERIORATION AND WILL REPLACE THE CLAMP IF THE RUBBER DETERIORATION IS EVIDENT. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ATTACHING HARDWARE AND APPLY ADHESIVE TO PREVENT THE BOLTS/NUTS FROM LOOSENING AND INSPECT FOR A RUBBER CAP ON THE STARTER MOTOR'S TERMINAL AND INSTALL A CAP.
What can happen?
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS IN THE AREA OF THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP, THE ENGINE STARTER COULD SHORT CIRCUIT IF THE CLAMP DROPS ONTO THE STARTER TERMINAL. THIS COULD PREVENT THE ENGINE FROM STARTING. EXCESSIVE HEAT FROM THE SHORT CIRCUIT COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
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.