2003 MITSUBISHI FUSO FH210 RECALL - #04V478000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : HUB
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2003 MITSUBISHI FUSO FH210 |
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| Manufacturer |
MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
5/21/2002 - 1/9/2004 |
| Recalled on |
10/18/2004 |
| Influenced by |
MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
10/28/2004 |
| # Affected |
2,537 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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 action |
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'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2003 MITSUBISHI FUSO FH210 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, WHEEL BEARING
2003 MITSUBISHI FUSO FH210 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
2003 MITSUBISHI FUSO FH210 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2003 MITSUBISHI FUSO FH210 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, LEVER AND LINKAGE, FLOOR SHIFT
2003 MITSUBISHI FUSO FH210 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2003 MITSUBISHI FUSO FH210 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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