Mitsubishi Fuso Fe449 1994

Model Fe449 made in 1994 by Mitsubishi Fuso got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, parking brake.

Model 1994

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
95V100000MITSUBISHI FUSO TRK, AMERfrom 05/01/1994 to 03/01/1995V (Vehicle)297106/08/1995MFRMITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.05/18/199505/22/1995
Defect SummaryThe welded joints connecting the catalytic converter muffler and the exhaust pipe was inferior. the weld can crack under normal operation.
Consequence SummaryThis condition could cause emission gas leakage and possibly could result in the muffler assembly falling onto the roadway and causing a traffic accident.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the muffler assembly.
NotesSystem: exhaust; catalytic converter system.vehicle description: class 3 trucks, gross vehicle weight rating from 11,600to 13,500 lbs. note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonble time, please contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-800-829-3876. also contact thenational highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-800-424-9393.
PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL
96V235000MITSUBISHI FUSO TRK, AMERfrom 04/08/1994 to 03/31/1995V (Vehicle)447112/11/1996MFRMITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.11/14/199611/27/1996
Defect SummaryVehicle description: 1994 models are only in the state of california. the material hardness of the parking brake ratchet bar was greater than that of its mating part, the parking pawl.
Consequence SummaryIf the parking brake is repeatedly released before the ratchet bar and the parking pawl have completely disengaged, the pawl could wear causing loss of the parking brake.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the parking brake ratchet bar assembly.
NotesOwner notification began december 11, 1996. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-800-829-3876.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.