Mitsubishi Fuso, Koito 1996–2007 Exterior Lighting recall

Recalled March 30, 2009 · NHTSA recall 09E010000 · Mitsubishi Fuso

Hazard

THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE DEATHS AND INJURIES FROM MOTOR VEHICLE CRASHES BY PROVIDING ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION OF THE ROADWAY.

Remedy

MFTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 15, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MFTA AT 1-856-467-4500.

Units

156 units

Description

MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA (MFTA) IS RECALLING 156 HALOGEN SEALED BEAM HIGH BEAM HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD BETWEEN OCTOBER 24, 2007 AND DECEMBER 2, 2008 FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCKS. THESE LAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE SAE STANDARDS OR RECOMMENDED PRACTICES REFERENCED IN TABLE I OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

What to do

MFTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 15, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MFTA AT 1-856-467-4500.

Product

Mitsubishi Fuso FE639 · Mitsubishi Fuso FE640 · Mitsubishi Fuso FE649 · Mitsubishi Fuso FG639 · Mitsubishi Fuso FG649 · Mitsubishi Fuso FH210 · Mitsubishi Fuso FH211 · Mitsubishi Fuso FK617 · Mitsubishi Fuso FK61F · Mitsubishi Fuso FM617 · Mitsubishi Fuso FM61F · Mitsubishi Fuso FM64F · Mitsubishi Fuso FM657 · Mitsubishi Fuso FM65F · Mitsubishi Fuso MR339043

Manufacturer(s)

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →