NHTSA Recall 03V278000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V278000; Date: Aug. 1, 2003
This could cause smoke from the area of the front wheel hub, or the vehicle could become inoperable due to bearing seizure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Mitsubishi Fuso FH210; 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FH210; 2002 Mitsubishi Fuso FH210; 2003 Mitsubishi Fuso FH210; 2000 Mitsubishi Fuso FH211; 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FH211; 2002 Mitsubishi Fuso FH211; 2003 Mitsubishi Fuso FH211; 2000 Mitsubishi Fuso FH617; 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FH617; 2002 Mitsubishi Fuso FH617; 2003 Mitsubishi Fuso FH617
Component: Suspension:front:wheel Bearing
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi Fuso Trk, Amer
Affected Units:: 1,913
Recall Summary:
On certain medium duty trucks, the front hub outer wheel bearing may become damaged due to improper lubrication.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the wheel hub bearings, and if the bearings show a sign of damage or breakage, will replace the bearing with a new one. Owner notification began August 20, 2003. Owners should contact Mitsubishi fuso at 1-877-711-0707.
Recall 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 20, 2003
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