2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Posted on: 2003-08-07
Description
On certain medium duty trucks, the front hub outer wheel bearing may become damaged due to improper lubrication.
Consequence
This could cause smoke from the area of the front wheel hub, or the vehicle could become inoperable due to bearing seizure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the wheel hub bearings, and if the bearings show a sign of damage or breakage, will replace the bearing with a new one. Owner notification began august 20, 2003. Owners should contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-877-711-0707.
Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Posted on: 2009-03-30
Description
Mitsubishi fuso truck of america (mfta) is recalling 156 halogen sealed beam high beam headlamp assemblies sold between october 24, 2007 and december 2, 2008 for use as replacement equipment for certain mitsubishi fuso trucks. These lamps fail to conform to the sae standards or recommended practices referenced in table i of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
The purpose of this standard is to reduce deaths and injuries from motor vehicle crashes by providing adequate illumination of the roadway.
Corrective Action
Mfta will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge. The safety recall began on april 15, 2009. Owners may contact mfta at 1-856-467-4500.
Notes
Mfta's recall no. C1003910.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 http://www.safercar.gov .