1999 Mitsubishi Fuso FG639 Problems: 0 Complaints, 3 Recalls

The worst 1999 Mitsubishi Fuso FG639 problems

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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

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

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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Is the 1999 Mitsubishi Fuso FG639 reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1999 Mitsubishi Fuso FG639.

What is the most common problem with the 1999 Mitsubishi Fuso FG639?

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How many recalls does the 1999 Mitsubishi Fuso FG639 have?

3 recalls, covering power train and suspension.

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