| Make : MITSUBISHI FUSO | Model : FE639 | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 19950221 - 19981106 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V535000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20050113 | Date Received by ODI: 20041108 | Date Added to Database: 20041104 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: R3128610 | ||
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 10333 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE TIE ROD END, DISABLING THE STEERING SYSTEM, AND CAUSING A CRASH . |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
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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