Defect Description For Recall
The Welded Joints ConneCTIng The Catalytic Converter Muffler And The Exhaust Pipe Was Inferior. The Weld Can Crack Under Normal Operation.
Make Of Vehicle
MITSUBISHI FUSO
Model Of Vehicle
FE439
Year
1995
Recall Campaign Number
95V100000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Could Cause Emission Gas Leakage And Possibly Could Result In The Muffler Assembly Falling Onto The Roadway And Causing A Traffic Accident.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Muffler Assembly.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Fuso Trk, Amer
Start Of Manufacture
19940501
End Of Manufacture
19950301
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2971
Date Owners Notified
19950608
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
19950518