NHTSA recall 09V449000
Equipment
Mitsubishi Fuso FE83D and 3 more
Reported Nov 19, 200916,384 vehicles affectedMITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.Maker’s number C1004110Built May 27, 2004 – Sep 28, 2009
The defect
Mitsubishi fuso IS recalling certain model year 2005 through 2010 fe83d, fe84d, fe85d and fg84d vehicles. the weather resistance properties of the air intake duct rubber cushions IS insufficient. during normal vehicle operation, the rubber cushions deteriorate and crack, causing abnormal noise.
The risk
All of the rubber cushions could crack, allowing the air intake duct to fall off of the truck increasing the risk of crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace all of the air intake duct rubber cushions with components manufactured to proper specifications. this remedy will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on february 19, 2010. owners may contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-856-467-4500.