NHTSA Recall 05V411000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V411000; Date: Sep. 15, 2005
Continued operation in this condition could cause the idler gear shaft flange to break and generate abnormal engine noise and/or engine oil leaks. In the worst case, the engine could stall and would not restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FE640; 2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FH210
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 301
Recall Summary:
On certain trucks, the cylinder head idler gear bushing may have been improperly machined, causing excessive stress on the cylinder head gear shaft.
How to Fix:
Dealers will measure the inside diameter of the cylinder head idler gear bushing. If the bushing is out of specification, dealers will replace the idler gear bushing, idler gear shaft, and idler gear assembly free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2005. Owners may contact Mitsubishi fuso at 1-856-467-4500.
Recall Notes:
Mitsubishi fuso recall no. R3150510. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 20, 2005
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