Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Trucks, The Clearance Between The Cab Main Hook And The Surrounding Components May Be Insufficient. Repeated Normal Cab Tilting Operation Could Cause The Cab Tilt System Components To Become Damaged In The Area Of The Cab Main Hook.
Make Of Vehicle
MITSUBISHI FUSO
Model Of Vehicle
FM657
Year
1997
Recall Campaign Number
04V436000
Component Description
Structure:Body
Effect Of Defect
If Damage Occurs, The Cab Main Hook Could Latch Improperly, And In The Worst Case, The Cab Could Tilt Forward During Normal Vehicle Operation. A Crash Could Occur Without Prior Warning.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Cab Hook, Lock Lever And Control Lever Bracket With Modified Components. 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
19950410
End Of Manufacture
19980922
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2609
Date Owners Notified
20041028
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20040908
Make Campaign Number
R3120420