Mitsubishi Fuso 1987–1989 Steering recall
Recalled November 3, 2004 · NHTSA recall 04V522000 · Mitsubishi Fuso
Hazard
IF THE KNUCKLE ARM CRACKS, THE VEHICLE'S STEERING CONTROL COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, CAUSING A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AND MODIFY THE STEERING KNUCKLE ARM ASSEMBLY, INSPECT TOE-IN AND ADJUST IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 13, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 1-877-711-0707.
Units
4,184 units
Description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS,THE STEERING SYSTEM KNUCKLE ARM WAS DESIGNED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH MARGIN. REPEATED STEERING OPERATION WHILE STATIONARY, OR NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION THAT REQUIRES FREQUENT REPEATED STEERING OPERATION, COULD CAUSE THE KNUCKLE ARM TO CRACK.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AND MODIFY THE STEERING KNUCKLE ARM ASSEMBLY, INSPECT TOE-IN AND ADJUST IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 13, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 1-877-711-0707.
Product
Mitsubishi Fuso FE434 · Mitsubishi Fuso FE444
Manufacturer(s)
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →