| Make : MITSUBISHI | Model : FE439 | Year : 1995 |
| Build Dates : 19940501 - 19950301 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 95V100000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 19950608 | Date Received by ODI: 19950518 | Date Added to Databse: 19950522 |
| Manufacturer's Involved: MITSUBISHI FUSO TRK, AMER | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
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| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2971 | ||
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Summary:
THE WELDED JOINTS CONNECTING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER MUFFLER AND THE EXHAUST PIPE WAS INFERIOR. THE WELD CAN CRACK UNDER NORMAL OPERATION. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE EMISSION GAS LEAKAGE AND POSSIBLY COULD RESULT IN THE MUFFLER ASSEMBLY FALLING ONTO THE ROADWAY AND CAUSING A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MUFFLER ASSEMBLY. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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). |
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