Mitsubishi Fuso recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Mitsubishi fuso is recalling certain model year 2010 fe83d, fe84d, fe85d and fg84d vehicles manufactured between october 1 and december 25, 2009. The weather resistance properties of the air intake duct rubber cushions is insufficient. During normal vehicle operation, the rubber cushions deteriorate and crack, causing abnormal noise.
What could happen
All of the rubber cushions could crack, allowing the air intake duct to fall off of the truck increasing the risk of crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace all of the air intake duct rubber cushions with components manufactured to proper specifications. This remedy will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on february 19, 2010. Owners may contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-856-467-4500.
Vehicles covered
- Mitsubishi Fuso Fe83D 2010
- Mitsubishi Fuso Fe84D 2010
- Mitsubishi Fuso Fe85D 2010
- Mitsubishi Fuso Fg84D 2010
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V068000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 3, 2010
- Owners notified
- Feb 19, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,517
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 1, 2009 to Dec 24, 2009
- Part
- Equipment
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mitsubishi Fuso recall: Equipment Jan 11, 2018
- Mitsubishi Fuso recall: Fuel system, other Nov 23, 2012
- Mitsubishi Fuso recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Jul 9, 2010
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.