2003 Mitsubishi Fuso FM657
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 2003 Mitsubishi Fuso FM657. 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, equipped with a full air brake system, there may be 3 possible defects related to the parking brake chamber portion of the air brake chamber assembly. They are as follows: (1) due to improper installation of the parking brake chamber end cap during assembly, water may enter the parking brake chamber, causing corrosion of the power…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Continued operation in this condition could cause corrosion of the power spring in the parking brake chamber, leading to possible spring failure. In the worst case, resultant damage could cause the parking brake to engage while the parking brake lever IS in the released (off) position and the vehicle could crash without warning.
Remedy
Dealers will for item (1) above, inspect the parking brake chamber. The end cap will be replaced with a modified part. If corrosion IS found inside of the chamber, or on the power spring, the parking brake chamber will be replaced. for items 2 and 3, the dealer will check the manufacturer identification mark on parking brake chamber. if mgm IS stamped on the chamber, it will be inspected and then adhesive will be applied to the end cap attaching screw on these units. If corrosion IS found inside of the brake chamber or on the power spring, the parking brake chamber will be replaced. the recall began on november 9, 2006. owners may contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-856-467-4500.
On certain trucks using an f060t or f070t 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.
On certain trucks, the rebound cushion may stick to the hook hinge bracket, due to improper rubber composition of the cushion. this condition could result in the hook pin bracket remaining in the up (cab closed) position when the cab latch IS unlocked. with the hook pin bracket in the up position, the cab tilt lock switch remains closed, improperly…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the cab latch IS unlocked for any reason, the instrument panel cab lock indicator will not notify the driver that the cab tilt lock mechanism IS in the unlocked position. a crash could occur without prior warning.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rebound cushion with a modified component and adjust the cable tilt lock switch and bottom bracket at the rear cab mount. the recall began on october 28, 2004. owners should contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-877-711-0707.
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.
- 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.
- 10023861Product improvement campaign c1002810-fm65 a/t oil cooler -- certain 2001-2007 model year fm657 & fm65f trucks produced from jan. 7, 2000 through dec. 22, 2006 equipped with an allison md3060 transmission.
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