Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #05V451000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V451000 by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.. Includes 1,848 affected units, IDLER SHAFT BOLT, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain medium duty trucks, the cylinder head idler gear shaft bolt may have been insufficiently tightened during initial assembly. continued operation in this condition could cause the bolt to loosen, resulting in abnormal noise from improper gear alignment.

Corrective Action

Dealers will check the idler shaft bolt. if the bolt cannot be removed by hand, a modified idler shaft bolt will be installed. if the bolt is loose enough to be removed by hand, a new idler gear, idler shaft, and a modified idler shaft bolt will be installed. the recall began on december 20, 2005. owners may contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-856-467-4500.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V451000

Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2005-10-04T00:00:00

Subject: Idler shaft bolt

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 1,848

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R3150410

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain medium duty trucks, the cylinder head idler gear shaft bolt may have been insufficiently tightened during initial assembly. continued operation in this condition could cause the bolt to loosen, resulting in abnormal noise from improper gear alignment.

Consequence Summary: The bolt could break, causing the engine to stall and not restart, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will check the idler shaft bolt. if the bolt cannot be removed by hand, a modified idler shaft bolt will be installed. if the bolt is loose enough to be removed by hand, a new idler gear, idler shaft, and a modified idler shaft bolt will be installed. the recall began on december 20, 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

Metadata

SID: row-tc7g~7a6n-pabk

NHTSA ID: 05V451000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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