Recall 04V477000: 2000–2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FM617

Report received

Oct 7, 2004

Manufacturer

Mitsubishi fuso truck of america…

Potentially affected

2,892vehicles

Model years

2000–2004

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 using an f060t or f070t front axle, the front wheel hub outer bearing lock nut may have been improperly tightened during assembly, and an insufficient amount of grease may have been applied to the outer bearing.

Possible consequence

These conditions could result in the outer bearing generating excessive heat and/or breaking, causing the vehicle to become disabled. The excessive heat could cause a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the inner and outer front wheel hub bearings, and replace any bearing with signs of damage. The recall began on october 28, 2004. Owners should contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-856-467-4500.

Affected model years

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

• 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