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05-21-2008, 08:25 AM
Second NHTSA recall press release today on Mitsubishi Fuso trucks:
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
MITSUBISHI FUSO / FE639 1999-2004
MITSUBISHI FUSO / FE640 2001-2004
MITSUBISHI FUSO / FE649 1999-2004
MITSUBISHI FUSO / FG639 1999-2004
MITSUBISHI FUSO / FH210 2003-2004
Manufacturer : MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
Mfr's Report Date : MAY 15, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V224000 N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 15549
Summary:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif MITSUBISHI FUSO IS RECALLING 15,549 MY 1999-2004 FE639, FE649, AND FG639 TRUCKS; MY 2001-2004 FE640, AND MY 2003-2004 FH210 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. NORMAL HEAT EMANATING FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE MAY CAUSE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE TO DEFORM. THE EFFORT REQUIRED TO OPERATE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL LEVER MAY INCREASE IF THE LINKAGE BINDS DUE TO THE DEFORMATION.
Consequence:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif THE SHIFT CONTROL LEVER MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR THE PHYSICAL SHIFT LEVER POSITION ON THE SHIFT LEVER HOUSING GEAR INDICATOR MAY NOT MATCH THE ACTUAL GEAR SELECTION AT THE TRANSMISSION.
Remedy:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL LEVER ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT JULY 11, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 1-856-467-4500.
Notes:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif MITSUBISHI FUSO RECALL NO. C1003610. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
MITSUBISHI FUSO / FE639 1999-2004
MITSUBISHI FUSO / FE640 2001-2004
MITSUBISHI FUSO / FE649 1999-2004
MITSUBISHI FUSO / FG639 1999-2004
MITSUBISHI FUSO / FH210 2003-2004
Manufacturer : MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
Mfr's Report Date : MAY 15, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V224000 N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 15549
Summary:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif MITSUBISHI FUSO IS RECALLING 15,549 MY 1999-2004 FE639, FE649, AND FG639 TRUCKS; MY 2001-2004 FE640, AND MY 2003-2004 FH210 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. NORMAL HEAT EMANATING FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE MAY CAUSE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE TO DEFORM. THE EFFORT REQUIRED TO OPERATE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL LEVER MAY INCREASE IF THE LINKAGE BINDS DUE TO THE DEFORMATION.
Consequence:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif THE SHIFT CONTROL LEVER MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR THE PHYSICAL SHIFT LEVER POSITION ON THE SHIFT LEVER HOUSING GEAR INDICATOR MAY NOT MATCH THE ACTUAL GEAR SELECTION AT THE TRANSMISSION.
Remedy:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL LEVER ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT JULY 11, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 1-856-467-4500.
Notes:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif MITSUBISHI FUSO RECALL NO. C1003610. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.