1999-2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FE639, Mitsubishi Fuso FE640 and others recall: floor shift

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on June 29, 2005. It covers about 15,549 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 15,549
reported: Jun 29, 2005
owners notified: Sep 26, 2005
related complaints: 3

Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift

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

Affected vehicles

Mitsubishi Fuso FE639 1999-2004 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Mitsubishi Fuso FE640 2001-2004 2001 2002 2003 2004
Mitsubishi Fuso FE649 1999-2004 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Mitsubishi Fuso FG639 1999-2004 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Mitsubishi Fuso FH210 2003-2004 2003 2004

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about transmission problems.

2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FE639 2002 Mitsubishi Fuso FE639 2003 Mitsubishi Fuso FE639 2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FE639 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FE640 2002 Mitsubishi Fuso FE640 2003 Mitsubishi Fuso FE640 2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FE640 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649 2002 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649 2003 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649 2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649

Questions about recall 05V304000

Is there a recall on the 1999-2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FE639, Mitsubishi Fuso FE640 and others floor shift?

Yes. Recall 05V304000, reported on June 29, 2005, covers about 15,549 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 05V304000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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