Recall
Mitsubishi Fuso Fh617 — 03V278000
NHTSA ID
03V278000
Make
Mitsubishi Fuso
Model
Fh617
Years Affected
2001
Recall Date
2003-08-01
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Units Affected
1,913
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
ON CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS, THE FRONT HUB OUTER WHEEL BEARING MAY BECOME DAMAGED DUE TO IMPROPER LUBRICATION.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE SMOKE FROM THE AREA OF THE FRONT WHEEL HUB, OR THE VEHICLE COULD BECOME INOPERABLE DUE TO BEARING SEIZURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WHEEL HUB BEARINGS, AND IF THE BEARINGS SHOW A SIGN OF DAMAGE OR BREAKAGE, WILL REPLACE THE BEARING WITH A NEW ONE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 1-877-711-0707.