Recall 04V522000: Mitsubishi fuso truck of america, inc.

Report received

Nov 3, 2004

Manufacturer

Mitsubishi fuso truck of america…

Potentially affected

4,184vehicles

Model years

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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 steering system knuckle arm was designed with an insufficient strength margin. Repeated steering operation while stationary, or normal vehicle operation that requires frequent repeated steering operation, could cause the knuckle arm to crack.

Possible consequence

If the knuckle arm cracks, the vehicle's steering control could become inoperative, causing a crash without warning.

Remedy

Dealers will install and modify the steering knuckle arm assembly, inspect toe-in and adjust if necessary. The recall began on january 13, 2005. Owners should contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-877-711-0707.