2000–2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FE639 & 2000–2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649 recall: engine
⚠️ What's wrong
Mitsubishi fuso is recalling 10,325 my 1999-2004 FE639 and FE649 trucks. The rear engine support bracket is composed of materials of insufficient strength. Normal vehicle vibrations may cause the bracket to crack.
💥 The risk
If the vehicle is continually operated in this condition, the bracket may break apart. The transmission could drop out of alignment with the drive train.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will install a modified rear engine support bracket component free of charge. The recall began on august 6, 2008. Owners may contact mitsubishi fuso at 856-467-3917.
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
- 08V221000
- Manufacturer recall #
- C1003510
- Manufacturer
- MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 10,325
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Owner phone
- 1-856-467-3917
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 6, 2008
- Built
- Feb 27, 1998 – Dec 27, 2003
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Mitsubishi fuso recall no. C1003510.customers may 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.