2003 Mitsubishi Fuso Fh617 Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V478000
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R3123510
Manufactured Begin Date: May 23rd, 2002
Manufactured End Date: December 23rd, 2003
Date of Owner Notification: October 28th, 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.

Recall Notes:
MITSUBISHI FUSO RECALL NO. R3123510.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 03V278000
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: March 1st, 2000
Manufactured End Date: May 21st, 2002
Date of Owner Notification: August 20th, 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.

Recall Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).