NHTSA Recall 04V535000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V535000; Date: Nov. 8, 2004
The tie rod end ball joint could separate from the tie rod end, disabling the steering system, and causing a crash .
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Mitsubishi Fuso FE639; 1997 Mitsubishi Fuso FE639; 1998 Mitsubishi Fuso FE639; 1999 Mitsubishi Fuso FE639; 1996 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649; 1997 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649; 1998 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649; 1999 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649; 1998 Mitsubishi Fuso FG639; 1999 Mitsubishi Fuso FG639
Component: Suspension:front:control Arm
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 10,333
Recall Summary:
On certain trucks, the tie rod end ball joint dust boot was designed with insufficient sealing ability. This condition could allow contamination to enter into the tie rod end ball joint, abnormally wearing the resin bearing located inside the joint.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install modified tie rod end assemblies. The recall began on January 13, 2005. Owners should contact Mitsubishi fuso at 856-467-3917.
Recall Notes:
Mitsubishi fuso recall no. R3128610. 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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