MITSUBISHI FE649 1997: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V535000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MITSUBISHI | FE649 | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2005-01-13 | 2004-11-08 | 2004-11-04 |
Production Dates: 1995-02-21 - 1998-11-06
Manufacturers Involved: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R3128610
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 10333
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT DUST BOOT WAS DESIGNED WITH INSUFFICIENT SEALING ABILITY. THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW CONTAMINATION TO ENTER INTO THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT, ABNORMALLY WEARING THE RESIN BEARING LOCATED INSIDE THE JOINT.
THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE TIE ROD END, DISABLING THE STEERING SYSTEM, AND CAUSING A CRASH .
DEALERS WILL INSTALL MODIFIED TIE ROD END ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 13, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 856-467-3917.
MITSUBISHI FUSO RECALL NO. R3128610.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
