Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #07V138000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V138000 by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.. Includes 8,712 affected units, IDLER GEAR SHAFT FLANGE, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain trucks, the cylinder head idler gear bushing may have been improperly machined, causing excessive stress on the cylinder head idler gear shaft. continued operating in this condition could cause the idler gear shaft flange to break and generate abnormal engine noise or engine oil leaks.

Corrective Action

On vehicles with less than 15,000 miles, if the idler gear and bushing assembly, idler gear shaft and bolt will be replaced. if the mileage is more than 15,000 miles, the inside diameter of the idler gear bushing will be measured and if the bushing measures more than 32.043mm (1.262"), the idler gear and bushing assembly, idler gear shaft and bolt will be replaced. the recall began on august 13, 2007. owners may contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-856-467-4500.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V138000

Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2007-03-26T00:00:00

Subject: Idler gear shaft flange

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 8,712

Details

MFR Campaign Number: C1002210

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain trucks, the cylinder head idler gear bushing may have been improperly machined, causing excessive stress on the cylinder head idler gear shaft. continued operating in this condition could cause the idler gear shaft flange to break and generate abnormal engine noise or engine oil leaks.

Consequence Summary: The engine could stall and would not restart increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: On vehicles with less than 15,000 miles, if the idler gear and bushing assembly, idler gear shaft and bolt will be replaced. if the mileage is more than 15,000 miles, the inside diameter of the idler gear bushing will be measured and if the bushing measures more than 32.043mm (1.262"), the idler gear and bushing assembly, idler gear shaft and bolt will be replaced. the recall began on august 13, 2007. 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-qdpr.34si~6xdi

NHTSA ID: 07V138000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

Created Meta: N/A

Updated At: 1742808662

Updated Meta: N/A

Meta: { }

Recall Link: