Recall 04V437000: 1996–2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FM617

Report received

Sep 9, 2004

Manufacturer

Mitsubishi fuso truck of america…

Potentially affected

16,101vehicles

Model years

1996–2004

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain trucks, the rebound cushion may stick to the hook hinge bracket, due to improper rubber composition of the cushion. This condition could result in the hook pin bracket remaining in the up (cab closed) position when the cab latch is unlocked. With the hook pin bracket in the up position, the cab tilt lock switch remains closed, improperly indicating that the cab latch is locked.

Possible consequence

If the cab latch is unlocked for any reason, the instrument panel cab lock indicator will not notify the driver that the cab tilt lock mechanism is in the unlocked position. A crash could occur without prior warning.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rebound cushion with a modified component and adjust the cable tilt lock switch and bottom bracket at the rear cab mount. The recall began on october 28, 2004. Owners should contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-877-711-0707.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1996 Mitsubishi Fuso FM6170 complaints
• 1997 Mitsubishi Fuso FM6170 complaints
• 1998 Mitsubishi Fuso FM6171 complaints
• 1999 Mitsubishi Fuso FM6170 complaints
• 2000 Mitsubishi Fuso FM6170 complaints
• 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FM6170 complaints
• 2002 Mitsubishi Fuso FM6170 complaints
• 2003 Mitsubishi Fuso FM6170 complaints
• 2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FM6170 complaints