Mitsubishi Fuso FK415, FK417, FK455, FK457 and 5 more (1986-2004): Interior lighting
Recall 04V437000 · Sep 9, 2004 · Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
16,101
vehicles affected
16,101
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04V437000
- Date
- Sep 9, 2004
- Maker
- Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 16,101
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Interior lighting
- Model years
- 1986-2004
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE REBOUND CUSHION MAY STICK TO THE HOOK HINGE BRACKET, DUE TO IMPROPER RUBBER COMPOSITION OF THE CUSHION. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN THE HOOK PIN BRACKET REMAINING IN THE UP (CAB CLOSED) POSITION WHEN THE CAB LATCH IS UNLOCKED. WITH THE HOOK PIN BRACKET IN THE UP POSITION, THE CAB TILT LOCK SWITCH REMAINS CLOSED, IMPROPERLY INDICATING THAT THE CAB LATCH IS LOCKED.
What can happen
IF THE CAB LATCH IS UNLOCKED FOR ANY REASON, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CAB LOCK INDICATOR WILL NOT NOTIFY THE DRIVER THAT THE CAB TILT LOCK MECHANISM IS IN THE UNLOCKED POSITION. A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REBOUND CUSHION WITH A MODIFIED COMPONENT AND ADJUST THE CABLE TILT LOCK SWITCH AND BOTTOM BRACKET AT THE REAR CAB MOUNT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 28, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 1-877-711-0707.
Vehicles covered
9 models, 59 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Fuso | FK415 | 1986-1991 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso | FK417 | 1992-1995 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso | FK455 | 1986-1991 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso | FK457 | 1992-1995 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso | FK617 | 1996-2004 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso | FM555 | 1986-1991 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso | FM557 | 1990-1995 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso | FM617 | 1996-2004 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso | FM657 | 1996-2004 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 04V437000?
9 models: Mitsubishi Fuso FK415 (1986-1991), Mitsubishi Fuso FK417 (1992-1995), Mitsubishi Fuso FK455 (1986-1991) and 6 more, about 16,101 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 04V437000?
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REBOUND CUSHION WITH A MODIFIED COMPONENT AND ADJUST THE CABLE TILT LOCK SWITCH AND BOTTOM BRACKET AT THE REAR CAB MOUNT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 28, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 1-877-711-0707.
What can happen?
IF THE CAB LATCH IS UNLOCKED FOR ANY REASON, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CAB LOCK INDICATOR WILL NOT NOTIFY THE DRIVER THAT THE CAB TILT LOCK MECHANISM IS IN THE UNLOCKED POSITION. A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
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.