Mitsubishi Fuso FH210, FH211, FH617 (2000-2003): Suspension
Recall 03V278000 · Aug 1, 2003 · Mitsubishi Fuso Trk, Amer
1,913
vehicles affected
1,913
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03V278000
- Date
- Aug 1, 2003
- Maker
- Mitsubishi Fuso Trk, Amer
- Units affected
- 1,913
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Front > Wheel bearing
- Model years
- 2000-2003
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS, THE FRONT HUB OUTER WHEEL BEARING MAY BECOME DAMAGED DUE TO IMPROPER LUBRICATION.
What can happen
THIS COULD CAUSE SMOKE FROM THE AREA OF THE FRONT WHEEL HUB, OR THE VEHICLE COULD BECOME INOPERABLE DUE TO BEARING SEIZURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WHEEL HUB BEARINGS, AND IF THE BEARINGS SHOW A SIGN OF DAMAGE OR BREAKAGE, WILL REPLACE THE BEARING WITH A NEW ONE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 1-877-711-0707.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 12 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Fuso | FH210 | 2000-2003 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso | FH211 | 2000-2003 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso | FH617 | 2000-2003 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 03V278000?
3 models: Mitsubishi Fuso FH210 (2000-2003), Mitsubishi Fuso FH211 (2000-2003), Mitsubishi Fuso FH617 (2000-2003), about 1,913 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 03V278000?
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WHEEL HUB BEARINGS, AND IF THE BEARINGS SHOW A SIGN OF DAMAGE OR BREAKAGE, WILL REPLACE THE BEARING WITH A NEW ONE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 1-877-711-0707.
What can happen?
THIS COULD CAUSE SMOKE FROM THE AREA OF THE FRONT WHEEL HUB, OR THE VEHICLE COULD BECOME INOPERABLE DUE TO BEARING SEIZURE, 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.