Safety Recalls of Mitsubishi Fuso Fm61f Vehicles

There have been 4 safety recalls for the Mitsubishi Fuso Fm61f. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Mitsubishi Fuso Fm61f.

NHTSA Recall #: 06V260000; Jul. 17, 2006

The manufacturer has not yet provided a consequence for this campaign.

Recalled Vehicles: 2007 Mitsubishi Fuso Fk61f, 2007 Mitsubishi Fuso Fm61f, 2007 Mitsubishi Fuso Fm64f, 2007 Mitsubishi Fuso Fm65f
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Recall Summary: On certain trucks, the VIN label was printed with an improper gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) and gross axle weight rating (gawr) for both the front and rear axles. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 06V196000; Jun. 7, 2006

The brake pipe could crack, allowing brake fluid to leak, decreasing braking performance and causing a crash without warning.

Recalled Vehicles: 2007 Mitsubishi Fuso Fm61f, 2007 Mitsubishi Fuso Fm64f
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Recall Summary: On certain trucks, an excessive amount of weld material may be present on the rear axle housing at the joint retainer. The clearance between the joint retainer and brake connector may be beyond specification and could cause the attaching bolt to loosen allowing the brake pipe to vibrate. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 06V195000; 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
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). ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 04V477000; Oct. 7, 2004

These conditions could result in the outer bearing generating excessive heat and/or breaking, causing the vehicle to become disabled. The excessive heat could cause a fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 2000 Mitsubishi Fuso FM617, 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FM617, 2002 Mitsubishi Fuso FM617, 2003 Mitsubishi Fuso FM617, 2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FM617, 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso Fm61f, 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso Fm64f, 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FM657, 2002 Mitsubishi Fuso FM657, 2003 Mitsubishi Fuso FM657, 2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FM657, 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso Fm65f
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Recall Summary: On certain trucks using an f060t or f070t front axle, the front wheel hub outer bearing lock nut may have been improperly tightened during assembly, and an insufficient amount of grease may have been applied to the outer bearing. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Mitsubishi Fuso Fm61f Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Jul. 17, 2006   Equipment:other:labels 338
Jun. 7, 2006   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 69
Jun. 6, 2006   Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:floor Shift 1,045
Oct. 7, 2004   Suspension:front:hub 2,892


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Mitsubishi Fuso Fm61f Model Years

Model# Recalls
2007 Mitsubishi Fuso Fm61f 2
2006 Mitsubishi Fuso Fm61f 1
2005 Mitsubishi Fuso Fm61f 2