Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Medium Duty Trucks, The Front Hub Outer Wheel Bearing May Become Damaged Due To Improper Lubrication.
Make Of Vehicle
MITSUBISHI FUSO
Model Of Vehicle
FH210
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
03V278000
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
Effect Of Defect
This Could Cause Smoke From The Area Of The Front Wheel Hub, Or The Vehicle Could Become Inoperable Due To Bearing Seizure, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Wheel Hub Bearings, And If The Bearings Show A Sign Of Damage Or Breakage, Will Replace The Bearing With A New One. Owner Notification Began August 20, 2003. Owners Should Contact Mitsubishi Fuso At 1-877-711-0707.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Fuso Trk, Amer
Start Of Manufacture
20000301
End Of Manufacture
20020521
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1913
Date Owners Notified
20030820
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20030801