Recall 05V-411: 2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FE640, 2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FH210

MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC. recall for engine and engine cooling, reported to NHTSA on Sep 15, 2005, covering about 301 vehicles.

NHTSA number
05V-411
Report date
Sep 15, 2005
Vehicles affected
301
Owners notified
Dec 20, 2005

The problem

On certain trucks, the cylinder head idler gear bushing may have been improperly machined, causing excessive stress on the cylinder head gear shaft.

The risk

Continued operation in this condition could cause the idler gear shaft flange to break and generate abnormal engine noise and/or engine oil leaks. In the worst case, the engine could stall and would not restart, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will measure the inside diameter of the cylinder head idler gear bushing. If the bushing is out of specification, dealers will replace the idler gear bushing, idler gear shaft, and idler gear assembly free of charge. The recall began on december 20, 2005. Owners may contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-856-467-4500.

Notes

Mitsubishi fuso recall no. R3150510.customers 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.

Recall details

ManufacturerMITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
ComponentEngine and Engine Cooling
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number05V411000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Mitsubishi Fuso FE6402004All years
Mitsubishi Fuso FH2102004All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 05V-411?

On certain trucks, the cylinder head idler gear bushing may have been improperly machined, causing excessive stress on the cylinder head gear shaft.

How is recall 05V-411 fixed?

Dealers will measure the inside diameter of the cylinder head idler gear bushing. If the bushing is out of specification, dealers will replace the idler gear bushing, idler gear shaft, and idler gear assembly free of charge. The recall began on december 20, 2005. Owners may contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-856-467-4500.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.