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NHTSA 05V304📅 Jun 29, 2005

2000–2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FE639 & 2000–2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649 + 3 more recall: powertrain & transmission

⚠️ What's wrong

On certain medium duty trucks, rust build-up on the automatic transmission (a/t) shift linkage may cause the linkage to bind. Rust build-up is accelerated in geographic locations that are situated near large bodies of salt water, or in regions with heavy snow/ice melting compound usage in winter months.

💥 The risk

The effort required to operate the a/t shift control lever may increase if the linkage binds due to rust build-up. The shift control lever may become inoperative, or the physical shift lever position on the shift lever housing gear indicator may not match the actual gear selection at the transmission.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will install a modified a/t shift control lever assembly. The recall began on september 26, 2005. Owners may contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-856-467-4500.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
05V304000
Manufacturer recall #
C0028810
Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
15,549
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
Owner phone
1-856-467-4500
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 26, 2005
Built
Apr 27, 1998 – Jan 20, 2004
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Mitsubishi fuso recall no. C0028810.customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 05V304 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 05V304?

2000–2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FE639 & 2000–2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649 + 3 more. 15,549 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Mitsubishi Fuso dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-856-467-4500.