NHTSA recall 04V478000
Suspension › Front › Hub
Mitsubishi Fuso FH210 and 4 more
Reported Oct 7, 20042,537 vehicles affectedMITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.Maker’s number R3123510Built May 21, 2002 – Jan 9, 2004
The defect
On certain trucks trucks equipped with an f040t front axle. the front wheel hub outer bearing lock nut may have been improperly tightened during assembly, and an insufficient amount of grease may have been applied to the outer bearing.
The risk
These conditions could result in the outer bearing generating excessive heat and/or breaking, causing the vehicle to become disabled. the excessive heat could cause a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect the inner and outer front wheel hub bearings, and replace any bearing with signs of damage. the recall began on october 28, 2004. owners should contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-856-467-4500.