OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

04V535000

Suspension:front:control Arm

Reported Nov 8, 2004 · MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.

Summary

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT DUST BOOT WAS DESIGNED WITH INSUFFICIENT SEALING ABILITY. THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW CONTAMINATION TO ENTER INTO THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT, ABNORMALLY WEARING THE RESIN BEARING LOCATED INSIDE THE JOINT.

Consequence

THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE TIE ROD END, DISABLING THE STEERING SYSTEM, AND CAUSING A CRASH .

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL MODIFIED TIE ROD END ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 13, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 856-467-3917.

Notes

MITSUBISHI FUSO RECALL NO. R3128610.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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Vehicle entries in this campaign

1999 Mitsubishi Fuso FG639 1999 Mitsubishi Fuso FE639 1999 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649 1998 Mitsubishi Fuso FG639 1998 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649 1998 Mitsubishi Fuso FE639 1997 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649 1997 Mitsubishi Fuso FE639 1996 Mitsubishi Fuso FE639 1996 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649

This is model-level recall history. It does not confirm whether a particular VIN is affected or has received the repair. Check with NHTSA ↗