Mitsubishi Fuso Fh617 2003
Model Fh617 made in 2003 by Mitsubishi Fuso got 2 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and equipment. There was one recall concerning suspension .
Model 2003
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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SUSPENSION - FRONT - HUB | ||||||||||||||||
04V478000 | MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC. | from 05/23/2002 to 12/23/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 2537 | 10/28/2004 | MFR | MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC. | 10/07/2004 | 10/18/2004 | |||||||
Defect Summary | On certain trucks trucks equipped with an f040t front axle. the front wheel hub outer bearing lock nut may have been improperly tightened during assembly, and an insufficient amount of grease may have been applied to the outer bearing. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | These conditions could result in the outer bearing generating excessive heat and/or breaking, causing the vehicle to become disabled. the excessive heat could cause a fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the inner and outer front wheel hub bearings, and replace any bearing with signs of damage. the recall began on october 28, 2004. owners should contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-856-467-4500. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Mitsubishi fuso recall no. r3123510.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
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 |
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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 |