2005 Mitsubishi Fuso FK61F
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso FK61F. Newest first.
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) is recalling certain 2004-2017 FE84D, FE85D, FEC52, FEC72, FEC92, FGB72, FK61F and FM657 trucks. These trucks are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to…
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
MFTA will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2018. Owners may contact MFTA customer service at 1-877-711-0707, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. MFTA's number for this recall is MFV00001.
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 automatic transmission (a/t) selector lever may have been improperly machined allowing excessive play in the lever, causing improper engagement of the "p" range (park).
Risk and remedy
Risk
The transmission could remain in the "r" range (reverse) after shifting the vehicle into park allowing the vehicle to roll, causing a crash without warning.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the a/t control lever assembly, a/t shift control cable and proper parking procedures label free of charge. the recall began on august 16, 2006. owners may contact mitsubishi fuso at 856-467-4500.
On certain trucks trucks equipped with an f040t front axle. the front wheel hub outer bearing lock nut may have been improperly tightened during assembly, and an insufficient amount of grease may have been applied to the outer bearing.
Risk and remedy
Risk
These conditions could result in the outer bearing generating excessive heat and/or breaking, causing the vehicle to become disabled. the excessive heat could cause a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the inner and outer front wheel hub bearings, and replace any bearing with signs of damage. the recall began on october 28, 2004. owners should contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-856-467-4500.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Latches/locks/linkages
The cab latch assembly had a misalignment issue making it progressively more and more difficult to properly close the cab and latch it to the frame of the truck. there do not seem to be any provisions for adjustment of the latch assembly on the cab or the cross member attached to the truck. the a misalignment of the cab latch assembly seems to be a result of improper location of the cab hinge. *jb
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.
- 10240443This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
- 10235609This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
- 10235608This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or 100 lbs.
- 10235606This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
- 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.
- 10170102This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 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.
- 10023862Product improvement campaign c1002110-fh/fk wheel cylinder -- certain 2003-2005 model year fh210, fh211 and fk61f trucks produced from feb. 5, 2002 through may 26, 2004.
- 10023664Cab tilt caution label - certain 2005-2006 model year fk61f, fm61f, fm64f and fm65f trucks produced from september 6, 2004 through november 29, 2005.
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