| Make : MITSUBISHI FUSO | Model : FE639 | Year : 2000 |
| Build Dates : 19980227 - 20031227 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V303000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20050629 | Date Added to Database: 20050629 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC. | ||
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| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 15307 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS, THE REAR ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET IS COMPOSED OF MATERIALS OF INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH. NORMAL VEHICLE VIBRATIONS MAY CAUSE THE BRACKET TO CRACK. |
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Consequence:
IF THE VEHICLE IS CONTINUALLY OPERATED IN THIS CONDITION, THE BRACKET MAY BREAK APART, CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO DROP OUT OF ALIGNMENT WITH THE DRIVE TRAIN. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED REAR ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 1-856-467-4500. |
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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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