Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Catalytic convertor
Mitsubishi Fuso FE439 and 1 more
Reported May 18, 19952,971 vehicles affectedMITSUBISHI FUSO TRK, AMERBuilt May 1, 1994 – Mar 1, 1995
The defect
The welded joints connecting the catalytic converter muffler and the exhaust pipe was inferior. The weld can crack under normal operation.
The risk
This condition could cause emission gas leakage and possibly could result in the muffler assembly falling onto the roadway and causing a traffic accident.
System: exhaust; catalytic converter system.vehicle description: class 3 trucks, gross vehicle weight rating from 11,600to 13,500 lbs. Note: if your vehicle IS presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy IS not provided free of charge within a reasonble time, please contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-800-829-3876. Also contact thenational highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-800-424-9393.