2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FE640 and Mitsubishi Fuso FH210 recall: engine and engine cooling
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on September 15, 2005. It covers about 301 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 301
- reported
- Sep 15, 2005
- owners notified
- Dec 20, 2005
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks, the cylinder head idler gear bushing may have been improperly machined, causing excessive stress on the cylinder head gear shaft.
- Risk
- Continued operation in this condition could cause the idler gear shaft flange to break and generate abnormal engine noise and/or engine oil leaks. In the worst case, the engine could stall and would not restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will measure the inside diameter of the cylinder head idler gear bushing. If the bushing is out of specification, dealers will replace the idler gear bushing, idler gear shaft, and idler gear assembly free of charge. The recall began on december 20, 2005. Owners may contact mitsubishi fuso at 1‑856‑467‑4500.
Recall number 05V411000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 05V411000
Is there a recall on the 2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FE640 and Mitsubishi Fuso FH210 engine and engine cooling?
Yes. Recall 05V411000, reported on September 15, 2005, covers about 301 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 05V411000?
Dealers will measure the inside diameter of the cylinder head idler gear bushing. If the bushing is out of specification, dealers will replace the idler gear bushing, idler gear shaft, and idler gear assembly free of charge. The recall began on december 20, 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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