NHTSA recall 04V535000
Suspension › Front › Control arm
Mitsubishi Fuso FE639 and 2 more
Reported Nov 8, 200410,333 vehicles affectedMITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.Maker’s number R3128610Built Feb 21, 1995 – Nov 6, 1998
The defect
On certain trucks, the tie rod end ball joint dust boot was designed with insufficient sealing ability. this condition could allow contamination to enter into the tie rod end ball joint, abnormally wearing the resin bearing located inside the joint.
The risk
The tie rod end ball joint could separate from the tie rod end, disabling the steering system, and causing a crash .
The remedy
Dealers will install modified tie rod end assemblies. The recall began on january 13, 2005. owners should contact mitsubishi fuso at 856-467-3917.