2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Posted on: 2004-10-18
Description
On certain trucks trucks equipped with an f040t front axle. The front wheel hub outer bearing lock nut may have been improperly tightened during assembly, and an insufficient amount of grease may have been applied to the outer bearing.
Consequence
These conditions could result in the outer bearing generating excessive heat and/or breaking, causing the vehicle to become disabled. The excessive heat could cause a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the inner and outer front wheel hub bearings, and replace any bearing with signs of damage. The recall began on october 28, 2004. Owners should contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-856-467-4500.
Notes
Mitsubishi fuso recall no. R3123510.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 - 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).