Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #04V437000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V437000 by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.. Includes 16,101 affected units, MITSUBISHI FUSO/CAB HOOK INDICATOR LAMP, component: INTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V437000

Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2004-09-09T00:00:00

Subject: Mitsubishi fuso/cab hook indicator lamp

Component: Interior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 16,101

Details

MFR Campaign Number: S3026120

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-9gcv.jig4.pajf

NHTSA ID: 04V437000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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