Mitsubishi Fuso Fg84d 2008

Model Fg84d made in 2008 by Mitsubishi Fuso got 2 recalls as well as 4 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and equipment. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and equipment.

Model 2008

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
08V408000MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.from 08/31/2007 to 12/21/2007V (Vehicle)295710/10/2008MFRMITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.08/15/200808/19/2008
Defect SummaryMitsubishi fuso is recalling 2,957 my 2008 fe83d, fe84d, fe85d, and fg84d trucks. the bolt holes in the turbocharger bracket, where the turbocharger is affixed, were manufactured with insufficient clearance. stress is placed on the mounting boss when the bracket is affixed to the turbocharger, due to insufficient clearance between the affixing bolts and bracket holes.
Consequence SummaryIn this condition, expansion and contraction of the turbocharger housing mounting boss during normal engine operation may cause thermal fatigue of the turbocharger housing. the turbocharger housing may crack, releasing exhaust gases that could cause a fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the bracket. the recall began on october 10, 2008. owners may contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-856-467-4500.
NotesMitsubishi fuso recall no. c1003710.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.
EQUIPMENT
09V449000MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.from 08/04/2004 to 09/30/2009V (Vehicle)1638402/19/2010MFRMITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.11/19/200911/19/2009
Defect SummaryMitsubishi fuso is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2010 fe83d, fe84d, fe85d and fg84d vehicles. the weather resistance properties of the air intake duct rubber cushions is insufficient. during normal vehicle operation, the rubber cushions deteriorate and crack, causing abnormal noise.
Consequence SummaryAll of the rubber cushions could crack, allowing the air intake duct to fall off of the truck increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace all of the air intake duct rubber cushions with components manufactured to proper specifications. this remedy will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on february 19, 2010. owners may contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-856-467-4500.
NotesMitsubishi recall no. c1004110.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 .

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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER
C-100331010/06/200810027224Mitsubishi fuso: product improvement campaign-turbocharger actuator for models f383d, fe84d, fe85d and fg84d. the electric actuator on the turbocharger may have been improperly designed. *pe01/09/2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - OTHER FUEL TYPES - TURBO-CHARGER
C-100331010/06/200810027224Mitsubishi fuso: product improvement campaign-turbocharger actuator for models f383d, fe84d, fe85d and fg84d. the electric actuator on the turbocharger may have been improperly designed. *pe01/09/2009
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