On certain trucks,the steering system knuckle arm was designed with an insufficient strength margin. repeated steering operation while stationary, or normal vehicle operation that requires frequent repeated steering operation, could cause the knuckle arm to crack.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the knuckle arm cracks, the vehicle's steering control could become inoperative, causing a crash without warning.
Remedy
Dealers will install and modify the steering knuckle arm assembly, inspect toe-in and adjust if necessary. the recall began on january 13, 2005. owners should contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-877-711-0707.
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
10191962This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to provide instructions and Material Safety Data Sheets for Biosol 100 use.
10190105This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers reminding them of the importance of customer satisfaction.
10179677Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
10179674This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers informing that MMNA has recently received information from Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) about the effects of the Waterborne (WB) paint process on Mitsubishi vehicles.
10179673This Technical Service Bulletin informs dealers they may find a stain or cloudy spot on the body panels after removing the transportation film.due to improper installation of the film.This TSB instructs the dealers of the repair procedure for removal of the stain.
10032585Mitsubishi truck: dpf caution label. Enclosed IS a replacement self adhesive diesel particulate filter (dpf) caution label to install over the existing label and a replacement dpf hang tag for the truck. The new label and hang tag better describe the characteristics of the dpf regeneration system. No model years listed.
Every Mitsubishi Fuso FE434 model year
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