Mitsubishi Fuso Fe640 2002
Model Fe640 made in 2002 by Mitsubishi Fuso got 7 recalls as well as 4 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and exterior lighting.
Model 2002
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V138000 | MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC. | from 06/29/2000 to 01/12/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 8712 | 08/13/2007 | MFR | MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC. | 03/26/2007 | 03/26/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks, the cylinder head idler gear bushing may have been improperly machined, causing excessive stress on the cylinder head idler gear shaft. continued operating in this condition could cause the idler gear shaft flange to break and generate abnormal engine noise or engine oil leaks. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The engine could stall and would not restart increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | On vehicles with less than 15,000 miles, if the idler gear and bushing assembly, idler gear shaft and bolt will be replaced. if the mileage is more than 15,000 miles, the inside diameter of the idler gear bushing will be measured and if the bushing measures more than 32.043mm (1.262), the idler gear and bushing assembly, idler gear shaft and bolt will be replaced. the recall began on august 13, 2007. owners may contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-856-467-4500. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mitsubishi fuso recall no. c1002210.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 05V451000 | MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC. | from 06/15/2000 to 12/18/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 1848 | 12/20/2005 | MFR | MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC. | 10/04/2005 | 10/05/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain medium duty trucks, the cylinder head idler gear shaft bolt may have been insufficiently tightened during initial assembly. continued operation in this condition could cause the bolt to loosen, resulting in abnormal noise from improper gear alignment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The bolt could break, causing the engine to stall and not restart, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will check the idler shaft bolt. if the bolt cannot be removed by hand, a modified idler shaft bolt will be installed. if the bolt is loose enough to be removed by hand, a new idler gear, idler shaft, and a modified idler shaft bolt will be installed. the recall began on december 20, 2005. owners may contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-856-467-4500. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mitsubishi fuso recall no. r3150410.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 05V303000 | MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC. | from 06/15/2000 to 01/12/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 15307 | 09/26/2005 | MFR | MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC. | 06/29/2005 | 06/29/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a modified rear engine support bracket. the recall began on september 26, 2005. owners should contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-856-467-4500. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mitsubishi fuso recall no. c1000110.customers can 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. | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 09E010000 | MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC. | E (Equipment) | 156 | 04/15/2009 | MFR | MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC. | 03/30/2009 | 03/30/2009 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Mitsubishi 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 Summary | The purpose of this standard is to reduce deaths and injuries from motor vehicle crashes by providing adequate illumination of the roadway. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Mfta 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mfta'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 . | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V570000 | MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC. | from 06/15/2000 to 07/02/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 3674 | 01/13/2005 | MFR | MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC. | 12/03/2004 | 12/02/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks, the rubber portion of the fuel injection pipe clamps could deteriorate. normal vehicle operation could cause the deteriorated clamp to loosen and drip. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this condition occurs in the area of the fuel injection pump, the engine starter could short circuit if the clamp drops onto the starter terminal. this could prevent the engine from starting. excessive heat from the short circuit could cause a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove each clamp and inspect for rubber deterioration and will replace the clamp if the rubber deterioration is evident. dealers will replace the attaching hardware and apply adhesive to prevent the bolts/nuts from loosening and inspect for a rubber cap on the starter motor's terminal and install a cap if one is not present to prevent a short circuit. the recall began on january 13, 2005. owners should contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-877-711-0707. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mitsubishi fuso recall no. r3125410.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V224000 | MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC. | from 06/15/2000 to 01/12/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 15549 | 08/06/2008 | MFR | MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC. | 05/16/2008 | 05/19/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Mitsubishi fuso is recalling 15,549 my 1999-2004 fe639, fe649, and fg639 trucks; my 2001-2004 fe640, and my 2003-2004 fh210 trucks equipped with automatic transmissions. normal heat emanating from the exhaust pipe may cause the automatic transmission shift linkage to deform. the effort required to operate the automatic transmission shift control lever may increase if the linkage binds due to the deformation. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The shift control lever may become inoperative, or the physical shift lever position on the shift lever housing gear indicator may not match the actual gear selection at the transmission. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a modified automatic transmission shift control lever assembly free of charge. the recall began on august 6, 2008. owners may contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-856-467-4500. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mitsubishi fuso recall no. c1003610.customers may 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. | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V304000 | MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC. | from 06/15/2000 to 01/12/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 15549 | 09/26/2005 | MFR | MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC. | 06/29/2005 | 06/29/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain medium duty trucks, rust build-up on the automatic transmission (a/t) shift linkage may cause the linkage to bind. rust build-up is accelerated in geographic locations that are situated near large bodies of salt water, or in regions with heavy snow/ice melting compound usage in winter months. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The effort required to operate the a/t shift control lever may increase if the linkage binds due to rust build-up. the shift control lever may become inoperative, or the physical shift lever position on the shift lever housing gear indicator may not match the actual gear selection at the transmission. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a modified a/t shift control lever assembly. the recall began on september 26, 2005. owners may contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-856-467-4500. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mitsubishi fuso recall no. c0028810.customers can 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 0009310 | 02/22/2002 | 10001990 | Product improvement campaign c0009310 - spv connector on top of the fuel injection pump and the chassis harness connector to the spv harness could become worn due to normal engine vibrations. 2001 and 2002 model year fe640 vehicles. * | 07/30/2003 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| SC-C-0040690 | 09/30/2009 | 10032585 | Mitsubishi 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 better | 04/16/2010 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | |||||
| SC-C-0040690 | 09/30/2009 | 10032585 | Mitsubishi 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 better | 04/16/2010 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||||
| 3500 | 08/01/2003 | 10004439 | The brake pad backing plate and shim material have been redesigned. *tt | 12/12/2003 | |