Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #05V304000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V304000 by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.. Includes 15,549 affected units, AISIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain medium duty trucks, rust build-up on the automatic transmission (a/t) shift linkage may cause the linkage to bind. rust build-up is accelerated in geographic locations that are situated near large bodies of salt water, or in regions with heavy snow/ice melting compound usage in winter months.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a modified a/t shift control lever assembly. the recall began on september 26, 2005. owners may contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-856-467-4500.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V304000

Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2005-06-29T00:00:00

Subject: Aisin automatic transmission shift linkage

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 15,549

Details

MFR Campaign Number: C0028810

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain medium duty trucks, rust build-up on the automatic transmission (a/t) shift linkage may cause the linkage to bind. rust build-up is accelerated in geographic locations that are situated near large bodies of salt water, or in regions with heavy snow/ice melting compound usage in winter months.

Consequence Summary: The effort required to operate the a/t shift control lever may increase if the linkage binds due to rust build-up. the shift control lever may become inoperative, or the physical shift lever position on the shift lever housing gear indicator may not match the actual gear selection at the transmission.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install a modified a/t shift control lever assembly. the recall began on september 26, 2005. owners may 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: 05V304000

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Created At: 1742808662

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