Recall 10V068000: 2010 Mitsubishi Fuso FE83D, 2010 Mitsubishi Fuso FE84D, 2010 Mitsubishi Fuso FE85D +1 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Mar 3, 2010
- Vehicles affected
- 1,517
- Models
- 4
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Mitsubishi fuso is recalling certain model year 2010 fe83d, fe84d, fe85d and fg84d vehicles manufactured between october 1 and december 25, 2009. The weather resistance properties of the air intake duct rubber cushions is insufficient. During normal vehicle operation, the rubber cushions deteriorate and crack, causing abnormal noise.
The risk
All of the rubber cushions could crack, allowing the air intake duct to fall off of the truck increasing the risk of crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace all of the air intake duct rubber cushions with components manufactured to proper specifications. This remedy will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on february 19, 2010. Owners may contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-856-467-4500.
Notes
Owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
- 2010 Mitsubishi Fuso FE83D
- 2010 Mitsubishi Fuso FE84D
- 2010 Mitsubishi Fuso FE85D
- 2010 Mitsubishi Fuso FG84D
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V068000
- Manufacturer
- MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
- Owner letters
- Feb 19, 2010
- Components
- Equipment (Other / Unknown)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology