NHTSA Recall 95V100000
NHTSA Campaign Id 95V100000; Date: May. 18, 1995
This condition could cause emission gas leakage and possibly could result in the muffler assembly falling onto the roadway and causing a traffic accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1994 Mitsubishi Fuso FE439; 1995 Mitsubishi Fuso FE439; 1994 Mitsubishi Fuso FE449; 1995 Mitsubishi Fuso FE449
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:catalytic Convertor
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi Fuso Trk, Amer
Affected Units:: 2,971
Recall Summary:
The welded joints connecting the catalytic converter muffler and the exhaust pipe was inferior. The weld can crack under normal operation.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the muffler assembly.
Recall Notes:
System: exhaust; catalytic converter system. Vehicle description: class 3 trucks, gross vehicle weight rating from 11,600to 13,500 lbs. Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonble time, please contact Mitsubishi fuso at 1-800-829-3876. Also contact thenational highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 8, 1995
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