Mitsubishi Fuso FE639 recalls

There are 6 safety recalls on record for the Mitsubishi Fuso FE639, covering 85,157 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

Mitsubishi Fuso FE639 recalls by model year

2004 4 2003 4 2002 4 2001 5 2000 5 1999 6 1998 2 1997 2 1996 2

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Power train: automatic transmissionReported May 16, 2008 · 15,549 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Mitsubishi fuso is recalling 15,549 my 1999-2004 fe639, fe649, and fg639 trucks; my 2001-2004 fe640, and my 2003-2004 fh210 trucks equipped with automatic transmissions. Normal heat emanating from the exhaust pipe may cause the automatic transmission shift linkage to deform. The effort required to operate the automatic transmission shift control lever may increase if the linkage binds due to the deformation.
Risk: The shift control lever may become inoperative, or the physical shift lever position on the shift lever housing gear indicator may not match the actual gear selection at the transmission.
Remedy: Dealers will install a modified automatic transmission shift control lever assembly free of charge. The recall began on august 6, 2008. Owners may contact mitsubishi fuso at 1‑856‑467‑4500.

Recall number 08V224000 · Recall details

Engine and engine coolingReported May 15, 2008 · 10,325 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: 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 number 08V221000 · Recall details

Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shiftReported June 29, 2005 · 15,549 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain medium duty trucks, rust build-up on the automatic transmission (a/t) shift linkage may cause the linkage to bind. Rust build-up is accelerated in geographic locations that are situated near large bodies of salt water, or in regions with heavy snow/ice melting compound usage in winter months.
Risk: The effort required to operate the a/t shift control lever may increase if the linkage binds due to rust build-up. The shift control lever may become inoperative, or the physical shift lever position on the shift lever housing gear indicator may not match the actual gear selection at the transmission.
Remedy: Dealers will install a modified a/t shift control lever assembly. The recall began on september 26, 2005. Owners may contact mitsubishi fuso at 1‑856‑467‑4500.

Recall number 05V304000 · Recall details

Engine and engine coolingReported June 29, 2005 · 15,307 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain medium duty trucks, the rear engine support bracket is composed of materials of insufficient strength. Normal vehicle vibrations may cause the bracket to crack.
Risk: If the vehicle is continually operated in this condition, the bracket may break apart, causing the transmission to drop out of alignment with the drive train.
Remedy: Dealers will install a modified rear engine support bracket. The recall began on september 26, 2005. Owners should contact mitsubishi fuso at 1‑856‑467‑4500.

Recall number 05V303000 · Recall details

Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cableReported December 3, 2004 · 18,094 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain trucks, the cable end of the parking brake cable, where it attaches to the parking brake lever, is designed improperly. Repeated normal parking brake operation may cause the cable end to become improperly seated in the parking brake lever groove.
Risk: In this condition, the parking brake cable may bend and break due to fatigue. The parking brake may become inoperative and the truck may roll and cause a crash, property and personal injuries.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the parking brake cable for bending or damage at the cable end and install a modified parking brake cable assembly if the cable is bent or damaged at the cable end. If no bending or damage exists, dealers will install a cable retainer on the cable end of the parking brake cable. The recall began on january 13, 2005. Owners should contact mitsubishi fuso at 1‑877‑711‑0707.

Recall number 04V571000 · Recall details

Suspension: front: control armReported November 8, 2004 · 10,333 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain trucks, the tie rod end ball joint dust boot was designed with insufficient sealing ability. This condition could allow contamination to enter into the tie rod end ball joint, abnormally wearing the resin bearing located inside the joint.
Risk: The tie rod end ball joint could separate from the tie rod end, disabling the steering system, and causing a crash .
Remedy: Dealers will install modified tie rod end assemblies. The recall began on january 13, 2005. Owners should contact mitsubishi fuso at 856‑467‑3917.

Recall number 04V535000 · Recall details

Questions about the Mitsubishi Fuso FE639 recalls

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How many recalls does the Mitsubishi Fuso FE639 have?

6, covering power train, engine and engine cooling and parking brake.

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