| Make : MITSUBISHI FUSO | Model : FH211 | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 20020521 - 20040110 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V478000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20041028 | Date Received by ODI: 20041007 | Date Added to Database: 20041018 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: R3123510 | ||
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 2537 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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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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