NHTSA Recall 08V408000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V408000; Date: Aug. 15, 2008
In this condition, expansion and contraction of the turbocharger housing mounting boss during normal engine operation may cause thermal fatigue of the turbocharger housing. The turbocharger housing may crack, releasing exhaust gases that could cause a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe83d; 2008 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe84d; 2008 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe85d; 2008 Mitsubishi Fuso Fg84d
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 2,957
Recall Summary:
Mitsubishi fuso is recalling 2,957 my 2008 fe83d, fe84d, fe85d, and fg84d trucks. The bolt holes in the turbocharger bracket, where the turbocharger is affixed, were manufactured with insufficient clearance. Stress is placed on the mounting boss when the bracket is affixed to the turbocharger, due to insufficient clearance between the affixing bolts and bracket holes.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the bracket. The recall began on October 10, 2008. Owners may contact Mitsubishi fuso at 1-856-467-4500.
Recall Notes:
Mitsubishi fuso recall no. C1003710. Customers may 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: Oct 10, 2008
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