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1997 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649 recalls

There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 1997 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649, covering 28,427 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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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

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How many recalls does the 1997 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649 have?

2, covering parking brake and suspension.

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