Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Trucks, The Rubber Portion Of The Fuel InjeCTIon Pipe Clamps Could Deteriorate. Normal Vehicle Operation Could Cause The Deteriorated Clamp To Loosen And Drip.
Make Of Vehicle
MITSUBISHI FUSO
Model Of Vehicle
FE640
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
04V570000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel InjeCTIon System
Effect Of Defect
If This Condition Occurs In The Area Of The Fuel InjeCTIon Pump, The Engine Starter Could Short Circuit If The Clamp Drops Onto The Starter Terminal. This Could Prevent The Engine From Starting. Excessive Heat From The Short Circuit Could Cause A Fire.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Remove Each Clamp And Inspect For Rubber Deterioration And Will Replace The Clamp If The Rubber Deterioration Is Evident. Dealers Will Replace The Attaching Hardware And Apply Adhesive To Prevent The Bolts/Nuts From Loosening And Inspect For A Rubber Cap On The Starter Motor’S Terminal And Install A Cap If One Is Not Present To Prevent A Short Circuit. The Recall Began On January 13, 2005. Owners Should Contact Mitsubishi Fuso At 1-877-711-0707.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20000615
End Of Manufacture
20030702
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3674
Date Owners Notified
20050113
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20041203
Make Campaign Number
R3125410