NHTSA recall 05V303000
Engine and engine cooling
Mitsubishi Fuso FE639 and 3 more
Reported Jun 29, 200515,307 vehicles affectedMITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.Maker’s number C1000110Built Feb 27, 1998 – Dec 27, 2003
The defect
On certain medium duty trucks, the rear engine support bracket IS composed of materials of insufficient strength. normal vehicle vibrations may cause the bracket to crack.
The risk
If the vehicle IS continually operated in this condition, the bracket may break apart, causing the transmission to drop out of alignment with the drive train.
The remedy
Dealers will install a modified rear engine support bracket. the recall began on september 26, 2005. owners should contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-856-467-4500.