Recall
Mitsubishi Fuso Fe639 — 04V535000
NHTSA ID
04V535000
Make
Mitsubishi Fuso
Model
Fe639
Years Affected
1997
Recall Date
2004-11-08
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Units Affected
10,333
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
R3128610
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.