NHTSA Recall 06V195000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V195000; Date: Jun. 6, 2006
The transmission could remain in the "r" range (reverse) after shifting the vehicle into park allowing the vehicle to roll, causing a crash without warning.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Mitsubishi Fuso Fk61f; 2006 Mitsubishi Fuso Fk61f; 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso Fm61f; 2006 Mitsubishi Fuso Fm61f; 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso Fm64f; 2006 Mitsubishi Fuso Fm64f
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:floor Shift
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 1,045
Recall Summary:
On certain trucks, the automatic transmission (a/t) selector lever may have been improperly machined allowing excessive play in the lever, causing improper engagement of the "p" range (park).
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the a/t control lever assembly, a/t shift control cable and proper parking procedures label free of charge. The recall began on August 16, 2006. Owners may contact Mitsubishi fuso at 856-467-4500.
Recall Notes:
Mitsubishi fuso recall no. C1000720. 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: Aug 16, 2006
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