Mitsubishi Fuso Fe649 1999

Model Fe649 made in 1999 by Mitsubishi Fuso got 1 consumer complain there are 7 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to power train. . Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, equipment. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, exterior lighting and parking brake.

Model 1999

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
08V221000MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.from 02/27/1998 to 01/05/2004V (Vehicle)1032508/06/2008MFRMITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.05/15/200805/15/2008
Defect SummaryMitsubishi fuso is recalling 10,325 my 1999-2004 fe639 and fe649 trucks. the rear engine support bracket is composed of materials of insufficient strength. normal vehicle vibrations may cause the bracket to crack.
Consequence SummaryIf the vehicle is continually operated in this condition, the bracket may break apart. the transmission could drop out of alignment with the drive train.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install a modified rear engine support bracket component free of charge. the recall began on august 6, 2008. owners may contact mitsubishi fuso at 856-467-3917.
NotesMitsubishi fuso recall no. c1003510.customers 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.
05V303000MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.from 02/27/1998 to 01/05/2004V (Vehicle)1530709/26/2005MFRMITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.06/29/200506/29/2005
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryIf 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 SummaryDealers 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.
NotesMitsubishi 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
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 02/22/2001V (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
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
08V224000MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.from 02/27/1998 to 01/05/2004V (Vehicle)1554908/06/2008MFRMITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.05/16/200805/19/2008
Defect SummaryMitsubishi 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 SummaryThe 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 SummaryDealers 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.
NotesMitsubishi 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
05V304000MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.from 02/27/1998 to 01/05/2004V (Vehicle)1554909/26/2005MFRMITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.06/29/200506/29/2005
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryThe 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 SummaryDealers 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.
NotesMitsubishi 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.
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

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
06/28/2006645001
 Rear seal in a/t blew out caused by rear bearing failure. a/t fluid then corroded parking brake line causing parking brake to not grab. mechanic told me rear bearing failed due to opposite movement in a/t when in gear or park. there was a recall on parking brake several years ago. also two recalls now 05v-303 and 05v-304. could either of these cause this issue? i believe this is dangerous due to parking brake not grabbing and vehicle could roll down hill. *nm