NHTSA recall 04V522000
Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm
Mitsubishi Fuso FE434 and 1 more
Reported Nov 3, 20044,184 vehicles affectedMITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.Maker’s number R3127810Built Oct 17, 1986 – Mar 24, 1989
The defect
On certain trucks,the steering system knuckle arm was designed with an insufficient strength margin. repeated steering operation while stationary, or normal vehicle operation that requires frequent repeated steering operation, could cause the knuckle arm to crack.
The risk
If the knuckle arm cracks, the vehicle's steering control could become inoperative, causing a crash without warning.
The remedy
Dealers will install and modify the steering knuckle arm assembly, inspect toe-in and adjust if necessary. the recall began on january 13, 2005. owners should contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-877-711-0707.