Recall 04V478000: 2003–2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FH 211 and 2 other models

Report received

Oct 7, 2004

Manufacturer

Mitsubishi fuso truck of america…

Potentially affected

2,537vehicles

Model years

2003–2005

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 trucks equipped with an f040t 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.

• 2003 Mitsubishi Fuso FH 2110 complaints
• 2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FH 2110 complaints
• 2003 Mitsubishi Fuso FH6170 complaints
• 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso FK61F1 complaints