NHTSA Recall 08V221000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V221000; Date: May. 15, 2008
If the vehicle is continually operated in this condition, the bracket may break apart. The transmission could drop out of alignment with the drive train.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Mitsubishi Fuso FE639; 2000 Mitsubishi Fuso FE639; 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FE639; 2002 Mitsubishi Fuso FE639; 2003 Mitsubishi Fuso FE639; 2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FE639; 1999 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649; 2000 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649; 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649; 2002 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649; 2003 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649; 2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 10,325
Recall Summary:
Mitsubishi fuso is recalling 10,325 my 1999-2004 fe639 and fe649 trucks. The rear engine support bracket is composed of materials of insufficient strength. Normal vehicle vibrations may cause the bracket to crack.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a modified rear engine support bracket component free of charge. The recall began on August 6, 2008. Owners may contact Mitsubishi fuso at 856-467-3917.
Recall Notes:
Mitsubishi fuso recall no. C1003510. 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 6, 2008
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