Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Trucks, The Rebound Cushion May Stick To The Hook Hinge Bracket, Due To Improper Rubber Composition Of The Cushion. This Condition Could Result In The Hook Pin Bracket Remaining In The Up (Cab Closed) Position When The Cab Latch Is Unlocked. With The Hook Pin Bracket In The Up Position, The Cab Tilt Lock Switch Remains Closed, Improperly Indicating That The Cab Latch Is Locked.
Make Of Vehicle
MITSUBISHI FUSO
Model Of Vehicle
FM557
Year
1991
Recall Campaign Number
04V437000
Component Description
Interior Lighting
Effect Of Defect
If The Cab Latch Is Unlocked For Any Reason, The Instrument Panel Cab Lock Indicator Will Not Notify The Driver That The Cab Tilt Lock Mechanism Is In The Unlocked Position. A Crash Could Occur Without Prior Warning.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Rebound Cushion With A Modified Component And Adjust The Cable Tilt Lock Switch And Bottom Bracket At The Rear Cab Mount. The Recall Began On October 28, 2004. Owners Should Contact Mitsubishi Fuso At 1-877-711-0707.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19890428
End Of Manufacture
19950324
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
16101
Date Owners Notified
20051028
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20040909
Make Campaign Number
S3026120