NHTSA Recall 10V068000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V068000; Date: Mar. 3, 2010
All of the rubber cushions could crack, allowing the air intake duct to fall off of the truck increasing the risk of crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe83d; 2010 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe84d; 2010 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe85d; 2010 Mitsubishi Fuso Fg84d
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 1,517
Recall Summary:
Mitsubishi fuso is recalling certain model year 2010 fe83d, fe84d, fe85d and fg84d vehicles manufactured between October 1 and December 25, 2009. The weather resistance properties of the air intake duct rubber cushions is insufficient. During normal vehicle operation, the rubber cushions deteriorate and crack, causing abnormal noise.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace all of the air intake duct rubber cushions with components manufactured to proper specifications. This remedy will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on February 19, 2010. Owners may contact Mitsubishi fuso at 1-856-467-4500.
Recall Notes:
Owners 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: Feb 19, 2010
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