Buy me a coffee
NHTSA 08V224📅 May 19, 2008

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

⚠️ What's wrong

Mitsubishi fuso is recalling 15,549 my 1999-2004 FE639, FE649, and FG639 trucks; my 2001-2004 FE640, and my 2003-2004 FH210 trucks equipped with automatic transmissions. Normal heat emanating from the exhaust pipe may cause the automatic transmission shift linkage to deform. The effort required to operate the automatic transmission shift control lever may increase if the linkage binds due to the deformation.

💥 The risk

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 automatic transmission shift control lever assembly free of charge. The recall began on august 6, 2008. 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
08V224000
Manufacturer recall #
C1003610
Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
15,549
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Owner phone
1-856-467-4500
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 6, 2008
Built
Feb 27, 1998 – Jan 5, 2004
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Mitsubishi fuso recall no. C1003610.customers may 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 08V224 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 08V224?

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.