Mitsubishi Fuso FM617, FM61F, FM64F, FM657 and 1 more (2000-2005): Suspension
Recall 04V477000 · Oct 7, 2004 · Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
2,892
vehicles affected
2,892
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04V477000
- Date
- Oct 7, 2004
- Maker
- Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 2,892
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Front > Hub
- Model years
- 2000-2005
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS USING AN F060T OR F070T FRONT AXLE, THE FRONT WHEEL HUB OUTER BEARING LOCK NUT MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED DURING ASSEMBLY, AND AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF GREASE MAY HAVE BEEN APPLIED TO THE OUTER BEARING.
What can happen
THESE CONDITIONS COULD RESULT IN THE OUTER BEARING GENERATING EXCESSIVE HEAT AND/OR BREAKING, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BECOME DISABLED. THE EXCESSIVE HEAT COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE INNER AND OUTER FRONT WHEEL HUB BEARINGS, AND REPLACE ANY BEARING WITH SIGNS OF DAMAGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 28, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 1-856-467-4500.
Vehicles covered
5 models, 12 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Fuso | FM617 | 2000-2004 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso | FM61F | 2005 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso | FM64F | 2005 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso | FM657 | 2001-2004 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso | FM65F | 2005 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 04V477000?
5 models: Mitsubishi Fuso FM617 (2000-2004), Mitsubishi Fuso FM61F (2005), Mitsubishi Fuso FM64F (2005) and 2 more, about 2,892 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 04V477000?
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE INNER AND OUTER FRONT WHEEL HUB BEARINGS, AND REPLACE ANY BEARING WITH SIGNS OF DAMAGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 28, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 1-856-467-4500.
What can happen?
THESE CONDITIONS COULD RESULT IN THE OUTER BEARING GENERATING EXCESSIVE HEAT AND/OR BREAKING, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BECOME DISABLED. THE EXCESSIVE HEAT 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.