Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MITSUBISHI FUSO
Model Of Vehicle
FE640
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
08V224000
Component Description
Power Train:Automatic Transmission
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20000615
End Of Manufacture
20040112
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
15549
Date Owners Notified
20080806
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20080516
Make Campaign Number
C1003610