Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08V224000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V224000 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

Mitsubishi fuso is recalling 15,549 my 1999-2004 fe639, fe649, and fg639 trucks; my 2001-2004 fe640, and my 2003-2004 fh210 trucks equipped with automatic transmissions. normal heat emanating from the exhaust pipe may cause the automatic transmission shift linkage to deform. the effort required to operate the automatic transmission shift control lever may increase if the linkage binds due to the deformation.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a modified automatic transmission shift control lever assembly free of charge. the recall began on august 6, 2008. owners may contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-856-467-4500.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V224000
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2008-05-16T00:00:00
Subject: Aisin automatic transmission shift linkage
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 15,549

Details

MFR Campaign Number: C1003610
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Mitsubishi fuso is recalling 15,549 my 1999-2004 fe639, fe649, and fg639 trucks; my 2001-2004 fe640, and my 2003-2004 fh210 trucks equipped with automatic transmissions. normal heat emanating from the exhaust pipe may cause the automatic transmission shift linkage to deform. the effort required to operate the automatic transmission shift control lever may increase if the linkage binds due to the deformation.
Consequence Summary: 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 automatic transmission shift control lever assembly free of charge. the recall began on august 6, 2008. 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: 08V224000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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