Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #04V522000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V522000 by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.. Includes 4,184 affected units, MITSUBISHI FUSO/STEERING KNUCKLE ARM, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V522000

Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2004-11-03T00:00:00

Subject: Mitsubishi fuso/steering knuckle arm

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 4,184

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R3127810

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

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

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 04V522000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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