1998 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1998 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
3 recalls name the 1998 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649. Newest first.
Mitsubishi fuso truck of america (mfta) IS recalling 156 halogen sealed beam high beam headlamp assemblies sold between october 24, 2007 and december 2, 2008 for use as replacement equipment for certain mitsubishi fuso trucks. these lamps fail to conform to the sae standards or recommended practices referenced in table I of federal motor vehicle safety…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The purpose of this standard IS to reduce deaths and injuries from motor vehicle crashes by providing adequate illumination of the roadway.
Remedy
Mfta will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge. the safety recall began on april 15, 2009. owners may contact mfta at 1-856-467-4500.
On certain trucks, the cable end of the parking brake cable, where it attaches to the parking brake lever, IS designed improperly. repeated normal parking brake operation may cause the cable end to become improperly seated in the parking brake lever groove.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In this condition, the parking brake cable may bend and break due to fatigue. the parking brake may become inoperative and the truck may roll and cause a crash, property and personal injuries.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the parking brake cable for bending or damage at the cable end and install a modified parking brake cable assembly if the cable IS bent or damaged at the cable end. if no bending or damage exists, dealers will install a cable retainer on the cable end of the parking brake cable. the recall began on january 13, 2005. owners should contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-877-711-0707.
On certain trucks, the tie rod end ball joint dust boot was designed with insufficient sealing ability. this condition could allow contamination to enter into the tie rod end ball joint, abnormally wearing the resin bearing located inside the joint.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The tie rod end ball joint could separate from the tie rod end, disabling the steering system, and causing a crash .
Remedy
Dealers will install modified tie rod end assemblies. The recall began on january 13, 2005. owners should contact mitsubishi fuso at 856-467-3917.
Service bulletins
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.
- 10176276SUBJECT: AISIN Transmission Repeat Failure Diagnosis Process MODELS: FE639, FE640, FE649, FG639, FH210, FE83D, FE84D, and FE85D DESCRIPTION: This process must be followed for any AISIN transmission assembly that fails during the 12 month/unlimited mileage Parts Warranty. This will help the dealer; MFTA and AWTEC ensure that all installation procedures were followed and that the recently installed transmission is properly diagnosed before another transmission assembly is installed. If an AISIN transmission has a perceived failure after installation, the dealer technician must do the following: 1.Open a Technical Assistance Request (TAR) with the Technical Support Center (TSC) to begin diagnostic support. 2.Attach all documentation, including DTCs, AISIN Transmission Diagnostic Information Form (ATDI0101) and photos/videos as needed. 3.The TSC and AWTEC will review the documentation and if additional diagnostic support is needed, MFTA will dispatch a Product Support Manager to assist with the repair onsite. 4.After thorough diagnosis, and agreement between the dealer, MFTA and AWTEC that the transmission has an internal defect, the TSC will authorize installation of another AISIN transmission assembly.
- 10170100This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170099This is an index of Tech Talk newsletter articles released in 2012.
- 10170097This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170096This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170087This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170086This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170074This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170071This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170070This TSB contains troubleshooting steps for diagnosis of various customer complaints relating to the audio system speakers in Mitsubishi vehicles equipped with original equipment audio components.
- 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.
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