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NHTSA recall 05V411000

Engine and engine cooling

Mitsubishi Fuso FE640 and 1 more

Reported Sep 15, 2005301 vehicles affectedMITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.Maker’s number R3150510Built Apr 1, 2003 – Jul 2, 2003

The defect

On certain trucks, the cylinder head idler gear bushing may have been improperly machined, causing excessive stress on the cylinder head gear shaft.

The risk

Continued operation in this condition could cause the idler gear shaft flange to break and generate abnormal engine noise and/or engine oil leaks. in the worst case, the engine could stall and would not restart, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy

Dealers will measure the inside diameter of the cylinder head idler gear bushing. if the bushing IS out of specification, dealers will replace the idler gear bushing, idler gear shaft, and idler gear assembly free of charge. the recall began on december 20, 2005. owners may contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-856-467-4500.

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Vehicles in this recall

Mitsubishi Fuso FE640
2004
Mitsubishi Fuso FH210
2004

Notes

Mitsubishi fuso recall no. R3150510.customers 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.