Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Trucks, The Tie Rod End Ball Joint Dust Boot Was Designed With Insufficient Sealing Ability. This Condition Could Allow Contamination To Enter Into The Tie Rod End Ball Joint, Abnormally Wearing The Resin Bearing Located Inside The Joint.
Make Of Vehicle
MITSUBISHI FUSO
Model Of Vehicle
FE639
Year
1997
Recall Campaign Number
04V535000
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Control Arm
Effect Of Defect
The Tie Rod End Ball Joint Could Separate From The Tie Rod End, Disabling The Steering System, And Causing A Crash .
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install Modified Tie Rod End Assemblies. The Recall Began On January 13, 2005. Owners Should Contact Mitsubishi Fuso At 856-467-3917.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19950221
End Of Manufacture
19981106
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
10333
Date Owners Notified
20050113
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20041108
Make Campaign Number
R3128610