Mitsubishi Fuso Fe434 1987

Model Fe434 made in 1987 by Mitsubishi Fuso got 2 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and equipment. There were some recalls concerningpower train and steering.

Model 1987

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE
87V134000MITSUBISHI FUSO TRK, AMERfrom 01/01/1987 to 08/01/1987V (Vehicle)37708/27/1987MFRMITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.09/01/198709/09/1987
Defect SummaryImproper machining of the clutch master cylinder located on clutch pedal support.
Consequence SummaryImproperly machined cylinders could cause the clutch torelease improperly when the clutch pedal is depressed. if this happens, it maybe difficult to totally release clutch and shift transmission out of gear.
Corrective SummaryReplace clutch as required.
NotesSystem: clutchvehicle description: truck 5 speed manual transmission.
STEERING - LINKAGES - KNUCKLE - SPINDLE - ARM
04V522000MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.from 10/17/1986 to 03/24/1989V (Vehicle)418401/13/2005MFRMITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.11/03/200411/02/2004
Defect SummaryOn certain trucks,the steering system knuckle arm was designed with an insufficient strength margin. repeated steering operation while stationary, or normal vehicle operation that requires frequent repeated steering operation, could cause the knuckle arm to crack.
Consequence SummaryIf the knuckle arm cracks, the vehicle's steering control could become inoperative, causing a crash without warning.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install and modify the steering knuckle arm assembly, inspect toe-in and adjust if necessary. the recall began on january 13, 2005. owners should contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-877-711-0707.
NotesCustomers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
SC-C-004069009/30/200910032585Mitsubishi truck: dpf caution label. enclosed is a replacement self adhesive diesel particulate filter (dpf) caution label to install over the existing label and a replacement dpf hang tag for the truck. the new label and hang tag better04/16/2010
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
SC-C-004069009/30/200910032585Mitsubishi truck: dpf caution label. enclosed is a replacement self adhesive diesel particulate filter (dpf) caution label to install over the existing label and a replacement dpf hang tag for the truck. the new label and hang tag better04/16/2010