Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MITSUBISHI FUSO
Model Of Vehicle
FE640
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
05V451000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling
Effect Of Defect
The Bolt Could Break, Causing The Engine To Stall And Not Restart, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20000615
End Of Manufacture
20021218
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1848
Date Owners Notified
20051220
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20051004
Make Campaign Number
R3150410