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2003 MITSUBISHI FUSO FM657 Recall - Campaign #04V477000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2003 MITSUBISHI FUSO FM657 RECALL - #04V477000

RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : HUB

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS USING AN F060T OR F070T 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.

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Vehicle 2003 MITSUBISHI FUSO FM657
Manufacturer MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
Manufactured between 4/13/2000 - 12/24/2003
Recalled on 10/18/2004
Influenced by MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
Owners Notified on 10/28/2004
# Affected 2,892
Recalled for SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Description ON CERTAIN TRUCKS USING AN F060T OR F070T 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.
Consequences 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.C0021113.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 2003 MITSUBISHI FUSO FM657 Recall for INTERIOR LIGHTING

2003 MITSUBISHI FUSO FM657 Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, AIR
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