Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #04V478000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V478000 by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.. Includes 2,537 affected units, MITSUBISHI FUSO/FRONT HUB OUTER BEARING, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V478000

Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2004-10-07T00:00:00

Subject: Mitsubishi fuso/front hub outer bearing

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 2,537

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R3123510

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 04V478000

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