NHTSA Recall 04V522000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V522000; Date: Nov. 3, 2004
If the knuckle arm cracks, the vehicle's steering control could become inoperative, causing a crash without warning.
Recalled Vehicles:
1987 Mitsubishi Fuso FE434; 1988 Mitsubishi Fuso FE434; 1989 Mitsubishi Fuso FE434; 1989 Mitsubishi Fuso FE444
Component: Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 4,184
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
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: Jan 13, 2005
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