NHTSA recall 08V221000
Engine and engine cooling
Mitsubishi Fuso FE639 and 1 more
Reported May 15, 200810,325 vehicles affectedMITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.Maker’s number C1003510Built Feb 27, 1998 – Dec 27, 2003
The defect
Mitsubishi fuso IS recalling 10,325 my 1999-2004 fe639 and fe649 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. the transmission could drop out of alignment with the drive train.
The remedy
Dealers will install a modified rear engine support bracket component free of charge. the recall began on august 6, 2008. owners may contact mitsubishi fuso at 856-467-3917.