Mitsubishi Fuso Fe639 1998

Model Fe639 made in 1998 by Mitsubishi Fuso got 3 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and equipment. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting and parking brake.

Model 1998

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
09E010000MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC. E (Equipment)15604/15/2009MFRMITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.03/30/200903/30/2009571108
Defect SummaryMitsubishi fuso truck of america (mfta) is recalling 156 halogen sealed beam high beam headlamp assemblies sold between october 24, 2007 and december 2, 2008 for use as replacement equipment for certain mitsubishi fuso trucks. these lamps fail to conform to the sae standards or recommended practices referenced in table i of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence SummaryThe purpose of this standard is to reduce deaths and injuries from motor vehicle crashes by providing adequate illumination of the roadway.
Corrective SummaryMfta will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge. the safety recall began on april 15, 2009. owners may contact mfta at 1-856-467-4500.
NotesMfta's recall no. c1003910.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL - MECHANICAL - LINKAGE AND CABLE
04V571000MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.from 02/21/1995 to 03/29/2001V (Vehicle)1809401/13/2005MFRMITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.12/03/200412/03/2004
Defect SummaryOn certain trucks, the cable end of the parking brake cable, where it attaches to the parking brake lever, is designed improperly. repeated normal parking brake operation may cause the cable end to become improperly seated in the parking brake lever groove.
Consequence SummaryIn this condition, the parking brake cable may bend and break due to fatigue. the parking brake may become inoperative and the truck may roll and cause a crash, property and personal injuries.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the parking brake cable for bending or damage at the cable end and install a modified parking brake cable assembly if the cable is bent or damaged at the cable end. if no bending or damage exists, dealers will install a cable retainer on the cable end of the parking brake cable. the recall began on january 13, 2005. owners should contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-877-711-0707.
NotesMitsubishi fuso recall no. c0021610.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM
04V535000MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.from 02/21/1995 to 11/06/1998V (Vehicle)1033301/13/2005MFRMITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.11/08/200411/04/2004
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryThe tie rod end ball joint could separate from the tie rod end, disabling the steering system, and causing a crash .
Corrective SummaryDealers will install modified tie rod end assemblies. the recall began on january 13, 2005. owners should contact mitsubishi fuso at 856-467-3917.
NotesMitsubishi fuso recall no. r3128610.customers 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