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1994 MITSUBISHI FUSO FE449 Recall - Campaign #95V100000

 
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1994 MITSUBISHI FUSO FE449 RECALL - #95V100000

RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : EXHAUST SYSTEM : EMISSION CONTROL : CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

THE WELDED JOINTS CONNECTING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER MUFFLER AND THE EXHAUST PIPE WAS INFERIOR. THE WELD CAN CRACK UNDER NORMAL OPERATION.

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Vehicle 1994 MITSUBISHI FUSO FE449
Manufacturer MITSUBISHI FUSO TRK, AMER
Manufactured between 5/1/1994 - 3/1/1995
Recalled on 5/22/1995
Influenced by MITSUBISHI FUSO TRK, AMER
Owners Notified on 6/8/1995
# Affected 2,971
Recalled for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Description THE WELDED JOINTS CONNECTING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER MUFFLER AND THE EXHAUST PIPE WAS INFERIOR. THE WELD CAN CRACK UNDER NORMAL OPERATION.
Consequences THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE EMISSION GAS LEAKAGE AND POSSIBLY COULD RESULT IN THE MUFFLER ASSEMBLY FALLING ONTO THE ROADWAY AND CAUSING A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MUFFLER ASSEMBLY.
Notes SYSTEM: EXHAUST; CATALYTIC CONVERTER SYSTEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 3 TRUCKS, GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING FROM 11,600TO 13,500 LBS. NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONBLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 1-800-829-3876. ALSO CONTACT THENATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT1-800-424-9393.
See also 1994 MITSUBISHI FUSO FE449 Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL
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