Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Trucks, The Cylinder Head Idler Gear Bushing May Have Been Improperly Machined, Causing Excessive Stress On The Cylinder Head Idler Gear Shaft. Continued Operating In This Condition Could Cause The Idler Gear Shaft Flange To Break And Generate Abnormal Engine Noise Or Engine Oil Leaks.
Make Of Vehicle
MITSUBISHI FUSO
Model Of Vehicle
FE83D
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
07V138000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling
Effect Of Defect
The Engine Could Stall And Would Not Restart Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
On Vehicles With Less Than 15,000 Miles, If The Idler Gear And Bushing Assembly, Idler Gear Shaft And Bolt Will Be Replaced. If The Mileage Is More Than 15,000 Miles, The Inside Diameter Of The Idler Gear Bushing Will Be Measured And If The Bushing Measures More Than 32.043Mm (1.262″), The Idler Gear And Bushing Assembly, Idler Gear Shaft And Bolt Will Be Replaced. The Recall Began On August 13, 2007. Owners May Contact Mitsubishi Fuso At 1-856-467-4500.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20040527
End Of Manufacture
20050528
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
8712
Date Owners Notified
20070813
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20070326
Make Campaign Number
C1002210