MITSUBISHI FM617 2001: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V477000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MITSUBISHI | FM617 | 2001 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2004-10-28 | 2004-10-07 | 2004-10-18 |
Production Dates: 2000-03-07 - 2004-01-12
Manufacturers Involved: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: C0021113
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2892
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS USING AN F060T OR F070T 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.
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.
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.
MITSUBISHI FUSO RECALL NO.C0021113.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
