Mitsubishi Fuso FE640, FE83D, FE84D, FE85D and 2 more (2001-2006): Engine and engine cooling
Recall 07V138000 · Mar 26, 2007 · Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
8,712
vehicles affected
8,712
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07V138000
- Date
- Mar 26, 2007
- Maker
- Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 8,712
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling
- Model years
- 2001-2006
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE CYLINDER HEAD IDLER GEAR BUSHING MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MACHINED, CAUSING EXCESSIVE STRESS ON THE CYLINDER HEAD IDLER GEAR SHAFT. CONTINUED OPERATING IN THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE IDLER GEAR SHAFT FLANGE TO BREAK AND GENERATE ABNORMAL ENGINE NOISE OR ENGINE OIL LEAKS.
What can happen
THE ENGINE COULD STALL AND WOULD NOT RESTART INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
ON VEHICLES WITH LESS THAN 15,000 MILES, IF THE IDLER GEAR AND BUSHING ASSEMBLY, IDLER GEAR SHAFT AND BOLT WILL BE REPLACED. IF THE MILEAGE IS MORE THAN 15,000 MILES, THE INSIDE DIAMETER OF THE IDLER GEAR BUSHING WILL BE MEASURED AND IF THE BUSHING MEASURES MORE THAN 32.043MM (1.262"), THE IDLER GEAR AND BUSHING ASSEMBLY, IDLER GEAR SHAFT AND BOLT WILL BE REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 1-856-467-4500.
Vehicles covered
6 models, 11 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Fuso | FE640 | 2001-2002, 2004 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso | FE83D | 2005 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso | FE84D | 2005-2006 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso | FE85D | 2005-2006 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso | FG84D | 2005-2006 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso | FH210 | 2004 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 07V138000?
6 models: Mitsubishi Fuso FE640 (2001-2002, 2004), Mitsubishi Fuso FE83D (2005), Mitsubishi Fuso FE84D (2005-2006) and 3 more, about 8,712 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 07V138000?
ON VEHICLES WITH LESS THAN 15,000 MILES, IF THE IDLER GEAR AND BUSHING ASSEMBLY, IDLER GEAR SHAFT AND BOLT WILL BE REPLACED. IF THE MILEAGE IS MORE THAN 15,000 MILES, THE INSIDE DIAMETER OF THE IDLER GEAR BUSHING WILL BE MEASURED AND IF THE BUSHING MEASURES MORE THAN 32.043MM (1.262"), THE IDLER GEAR AND BUSHING.
What can happen?
THE ENGINE COULD STALL AND WOULD NOT RESTART INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.