1999-2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FE639, Mitsubishi Fuso FE640 and others recall: automatic transmission

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on May 16, 2008. It covers about 15,549 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 15,549
reported: May 16, 2008
owners notified: Aug 6, 2008
related complaints: 3

Power train: automatic transmission

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

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 08V224000

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

Yes. Recall 08V224000, reported on May 16, 2008, covers about 15,549 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V224000?

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.

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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