Mitsubishi Fuso Fh617 2001
Model Fh617 made in 2001 by Mitsubishi Fuso got 17 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train, service brakes and structure. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, equipment. There was one recall concerning suspension .
Model 2001
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V278000 | MITSUBISHI FUSO TRK, AMER | from 03/01/2000 to 05/21/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 1913 | 08/20/2003 | MFR | MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC. | 08/01/2003 | 08/07/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain medium duty trucks, the front hub outer wheel bearing may become damaged due to improper lubrication. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could cause smoke from the area of the front wheel hub, or the vehicle could become inoperable due to bearing seizure, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the wheel hub bearings, and if the bearings show a sign of damage or breakage, will replace the bearing with a new one. owner notification began august 20, 2003. owners should contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-877-711-0707. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 06/29/2012 | 97085 | 1 | |
| Driver returned to shop with an issue with the brake alarm sounding, found fluid leaking from underneath. we crawled under the truck and found a damaged brake line. found damaged cross member which caused brake line to fail. we began to further inspect the vehicle and was horrified at what we found (pictures attached). truck was immediately taken off the road and out of service. frame showed signs of surface rust but rapidly decomposed over the past year to the point pieces are crumbling from the frame and sections of the frame and cross members are now missing. the frame, crossmembers, and rivets are heavily decomposed while brackets holding suspension, fuel tank, exhaust , drive shaft, rear end housing, and engine have mere surface rust that would commonly be seen on a vehicle of it's age. attached also is a picture of the original muffler that is still on the truck, along with the brackets that hold it in place. one would think this would rust and rot away long before the frame of the vehicle. there appears to be a serious defect in the material used on these frame rails. a few of us have started to network together to tell our stories and they all appear to be the same. this truck is not used for plowing, sanding, or hauling any corrosive materials. this issue seems to be found in trucks ranging from 2000 to 2005 from the information i've been able to gather from various websites, blogs, and social networking sites. many of these trucks may have run their course already due to high mileage and use, and may have been retired from service due to these same issues we are having, which were attributed to reasons other then defective materials. however some consumers, as in our case, have low miles on their vehicle, purchasing such a truck with reasonable expectations that it would last much longer then the life it has given us. *tr | |||
| 06/29/2012 | 97085 | 1 | |
| Driver returned to shop with an issue with the brake alarm sounding, found fluid leaking from underneath. we crawled under the truck and found a damaged brake line. found damaged cross member which caused brake line to fail. we began to further inspect the vehicle and was horrified at what we found (pictures attached). truck was immediately taken off the road and out of service. frame showed signs of surface rust but rapidly decomposed over the past year to the point pieces are crumbling from the frame and sections of the frame and cross members are now missing.the frame, crossmembers, and rivets are heavily decomposed while brackets holding suspension, fuel tank, exhaust , drive shaft, rear end housing, and engine have mere surface rust that would commonly be seen on a vehicle of it's age. attached also is a picture of the original muffler that is still on the truck, along with the brackets that hold it in place. one would think this would rust and rot away long before the frame of the vehicle. there appears to be a serious defect in the material used on these frame rails. a few of us have started to network together to tell our stories and they all appear to be the same. this truck is not used for plowing, sanding, or hauling any corrosive materials. this issue seems to be found in trucks ranging from 2000 to 2005 from the information i've been able to gather from various websites, blogs, and social networking sites. many of these trucks may have run their course already due to high mileage and use, and may have been retired from service due to these same issues we are having, which were attributed to reasons other then defective materials. however some consumers, as in our case, have low miles on their vehicle, purchasing such a truck with reasonable expectations that it would last much longer then the life it has given us. *tr | |||
| 06/29/2012 | 97085 | ||
| Driver returned to shop with an issue with the brake alarm sounding, found fluid leaking from underneath. we crawled under the truck and found a damaged brake line. found damaged cross member which caused brake line to fail. we began to further inspect the vehicle and was horrified at what we found (pictures attached). truck was immediately taken off the road and out of service. frame showed signs of surface rust but rapidly decomposed over the past year to the point pieces are crumbling from the frame and sections of the frame and cross members are now missing.the frame, crossmembers, and rivets are heavily decomposed while brackets holding suspension, fuel tank, exhaust , drive shaft, rear end housing, and engine have mere surface rust that would commonly be seen on a vehicle of it's age. attached also is a picture of the original muffler that is still on the truck, along with the brackets that hold it in place. one would think this would rust and rot away long before the frame of the vehicle. there appears to be a serious defect in the material used on these frame rails. a few of us have started to network together to tell our stories and they all appear to be the same. this truck is not used for plowing, sanding, or hauling any corrosive materials. this issue seems to be found in trucks ranging from 2000 to 2005 from the information ive been able to gather from various websites, blogs, and social networking sites. many of these trucks may have run their course already due to high milage and use, and may have been retired from service due to these same issues we are having, which were attributed to reasons other then defective materials. however some consumers, as in our case, have low miles on their vehicle, purchasing such a truck with reasonable expectations that it would last much longer then the life it has given us. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 06/29/2012 | 97085 | 1 | |
| Driver returned to shop with an issue with the brake alarm sounding, found fluid leaking from underneath. we crawled under the truck and found a damaged brake line. found damaged cross member which caused brake line to fail. we began to further inspect the vehicle and was horrified at what we found (pictures attached). truck was immediately taken off the road and out of service. frame showed signs of surface rust but rapidly decomposed over the past year to the point pieces are crumbling from the frame and sections of the frame and cross members are now missing. the frame, crossmembers, and rivets are heavily decomposed while brackets holding suspension, fuel tank, exhaust , drive shaft, rear end housing, and engine have mere surface rust that would commonly be seen on a vehicle of it's age. attached also is a picture of the original muffler that is still on the truck, along with the brackets that hold it in place. one would think this would rust and rot away long before the frame of the vehicle. there appears to be a serious defect in the material used on these frame rails. a few of us have started to network together to tell our stories and they all appear to be the same. this truck is not used for plowing, sanding, or hauling any corrosive materials. this issue seems to be found in trucks ranging from 2000 to 2005 from the information i've been able to gather from various websites, blogs, and social networking sites. many of these trucks may have run their course already due to high mileage and use, and may have been retired from service due to these same issues we are having, which were attributed to reasons other then defective materials. however some consumers, as in our case, have low miles on their vehicle, purchasing such a truck with reasonable expectations that it would last much longer then the life it has given us. *tr | |||
| 06/29/2012 | 97085 | 1 | |
| Driver returned to shop with an issue with the brake alarm sounding, found fluid leaking from underneath. we crawled under the truck and found a damaged brake line. found damaged cross member which caused brake line to fail. we began to further inspect the vehicle and was horrified at what we found (pictures attached). truck was immediately taken off the road and out of service. frame showed signs of surface rust but rapidly decomposed over the past year to the point pieces are crumbling from the frame and sections of the frame and cross members are now missing.the frame, crossmembers, and rivets are heavily decomposed while brackets holding suspension, fuel tank, exhaust , drive shaft, rear end housing, and engine have mere surface rust that would commonly be seen on a vehicle of it's age. attached also is a picture of the original muffler that is still on the truck, along with the brackets that hold it in place. one would think this would rust and rot away long before the frame of the vehicle. there appears to be a serious defect in the material used on these frame rails. a few of us have started to network together to tell our stories and they all appear to be the same. this truck is not used for plowing, sanding, or hauling any corrosive materials. this issue seems to be found in trucks ranging from 2000 to 2005 from the information i've been able to gather from various websites, blogs, and social networking sites. many of these trucks may have run their course already due to high mileage and use, and may have been retired from service due to these same issues we are having, which were attributed to reasons other then defective materials. however some consumers, as in our case, have low miles on their vehicle, purchasing such a truck with reasonable expectations that it would last much longer then the life it has given us. *tr | |||
| 06/29/2012 | 97085 | ||
| Driver returned to shop with an issue with the brake alarm sounding, found fluid leaking from underneath. we crawled under the truck and found a damaged brake line. found damaged cross member which caused brake line to fail. we began to further inspect the vehicle and was horrified at what we found (pictures attached). truck was immediately taken off the road and out of service. frame showed signs of surface rust but rapidly decomposed over the past year to the point pieces are crumbling from the frame and sections of the frame and cross members are now missing.the frame, crossmembers, and rivets are heavily decomposed while brackets holding suspension, fuel tank, exhaust , drive shaft, rear end housing, and engine have mere surface rust that would commonly be seen on a vehicle of it's age. attached also is a picture of the original muffler that is still on the truck, along with the brackets that hold it in place. one would think this would rust and rot away long before the frame of the vehicle. there appears to be a serious defect in the material used on these frame rails. a few of us have started to network together to tell our stories and they all appear to be the same. this truck is not used for plowing, sanding, or hauling any corrosive materials. this issue seems to be found in trucks ranging from 2000 to 2005 from the information ive been able to gather from various websites, blogs, and social networking sites. many of these trucks may have run their course already due to high milage and use, and may have been retired from service due to these same issues we are having, which were attributed to reasons other then defective materials. however some consumers, as in our case, have low miles on their vehicle, purchasing such a truck with reasonable expectations that it would last much longer then the life it has given us. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 06/29/2012 | 97085 | 1 | |
| Driver returned to shop with an issue with the brake alarm sounding, found fluid leaking from underneath. we crawled under the truck and found a damaged brake line. found damaged cross member which caused brake line to fail. we began to further inspect the vehicle and was horrified at what we found (pictures attached). truck was immediately taken off the road and out of service. frame showed signs of surface rust but rapidly decomposed over the past year to the point pieces are crumbling from the frame and sections of the frame and cross members are now missing. the frame, crossmembers, and rivets are heavily decomposed while brackets holding suspension, fuel tank, exhaust , drive shaft, rear end housing, and engine have mere surface rust that would commonly be seen on a vehicle of it's age. attached also is a picture of the original muffler that is still on the truck, along with the brackets that hold it in place. one would think this would rust and rot away long before the frame of the vehicle. there appears to be a serious defect in the material used on these frame rails. a few of us have started to network together to tell our stories and they all appear to be the same. this truck is not used for plowing, sanding, or hauling any corrosive materials. this issue seems to be found in trucks ranging from 2000 to 2005 from the information i've been able to gather from various websites, blogs, and social networking sites. many of these trucks may have run their course already due to high mileage and use, and may have been retired from service due to these same issues we are having, which were attributed to reasons other then defective materials. however some consumers, as in our case, have low miles on their vehicle, purchasing such a truck with reasonable expectations that it would last much longer then the life it has given us. *tr | |||
| 06/29/2012 | 97085 | 1 | |
| Driver returned to shop with an issue with the brake alarm sounding, found fluid leaking from underneath. we crawled under the truck and found a damaged brake line. found damaged cross member which caused brake line to fail. we began to further inspect the vehicle and was horrified at what we found (pictures attached). truck was immediately taken off the road and out of service. frame showed signs of surface rust but rapidly decomposed over the past year to the point pieces are crumbling from the frame and sections of the frame and cross members are now missing.the frame, crossmembers, and rivets are heavily decomposed while brackets holding suspension, fuel tank, exhaust , drive shaft, rear end housing, and engine have mere surface rust that would commonly be seen on a vehicle of it's age. attached also is a picture of the original muffler that is still on the truck, along with the brackets that hold it in place. one would think this would rust and rot away long before the frame of the vehicle. there appears to be a serious defect in the material used on these frame rails. a few of us have started to network together to tell our stories and they all appear to be the same. this truck is not used for plowing, sanding, or hauling any corrosive materials. this issue seems to be found in trucks ranging from 2000 to 2005 from the information i've been able to gather from various websites, blogs, and social networking sites. many of these trucks may have run their course already due to high mileage and use, and may have been retired from service due to these same issues we are having, which were attributed to reasons other then defective materials. however some consumers, as in our case, have low miles on their vehicle, purchasing such a truck with reasonable expectations that it would last much longer then the life it has given us. *tr | |||
| 06/29/2012 | 97085 | ||
| Driver returned to shop with an issue with the brake alarm sounding, found fluid leaking from underneath. we crawled under the truck and found a damaged brake line. found damaged cross member which caused brake line to fail. we began to further inspect the vehicle and was horrified at what we found (pictures attached). truck was immediately taken off the road and out of service. frame showed signs of surface rust but rapidly decomposed over the past year to the point pieces are crumbling from the frame and sections of the frame and cross members are now missing.the frame, crossmembers, and rivets are heavily decomposed while brackets holding suspension, fuel tank, exhaust , drive shaft, rear end housing, and engine have mere surface rust that would commonly be seen on a vehicle of it's age. attached also is a picture of the original muffler that is still on the truck, along with the brackets that hold it in place. one would think this would rust and rot away long before the frame of the vehicle. there appears to be a serious defect in the material used on these frame rails. a few of us have started to network together to tell our stories and they all appear to be the same. this truck is not used for plowing, sanding, or hauling any corrosive materials. this issue seems to be found in trucks ranging from 2000 to 2005 from the information ive been able to gather from various websites, blogs, and social networking sites. many of these trucks may have run their course already due to high milage and use, and may have been retired from service due to these same issues we are having, which were attributed to reasons other then defective materials. however some consumers, as in our case, have low miles on their vehicle, purchasing such a truck with reasonable expectations that it would last much longer then the life it has given us. | |||