NHTSA Recall 04V436000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V436000; Date: Sep. 8, 2004
If damage occurs, the cab main hook could latch improperly, and in the worst case, the cab could tilt forward during normal vehicle operation. A crash could occur without prior warning.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Mitsubishi Fuso FK617; 1997 Mitsubishi Fuso FK617; 1998 Mitsubishi Fuso FK617; 1996 Mitsubishi Fuso FM617; 1997 Mitsubishi Fuso FM617; 1998 Mitsubishi Fuso FM617; 1999 Mitsubishi Fuso FM617; 1996 Mitsubishi Fuso FM657; 1997 Mitsubishi Fuso FM657; 1998 Mitsubishi Fuso FM657; 1999 Mitsubishi Fuso FM657
Component: Structure:body
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 2,609
Recall Summary:
On certain trucks, the clearance between the cab main hook and the surrounding components may be insufficient. Repeated normal cab tilting operation could cause the cab tilt system components to become damaged in the area of the cab main hook.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the cab hook, lock lever and control lever bracket with modified components. The recall began on October 28, 2004. Owners should contact Mitsubishi fuso at 1-877-711-0707.
Recall Notes:
Mitsubishi fuso recall no. R3120420. 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: Oct 28, 2004
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