The worst 1997 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649 problems
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Recalls 2
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable
- 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 arm
- 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
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649 16
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to provide instructions and Material Safety Data...
- This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers reminding them of the importance of customer...
- Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers
- This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers informing that MMNA has recently received...
- This Technical Service Bulletin informs dealers they may find a stain or cloudy spot on the body panels...
- Subject: aisin
- This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- This TSB contains troubleshooting steps for diagnosis of various customer complaints relating to the audio...
- This is an index of Tech Talk newsletter articles released in 2012.
- Mitsubishi truck: DPF caution label
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Questions about the 1997 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649
Is the 1997 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1997 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649?
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How many recalls does the 1997 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649 have?
2 recalls, covering parking brake and suspension.
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