Recall 06V-260: 2007 Mitsubishi Fuso FK61F, 2007 Mitsubishi Fuso FM61F and 2 more

MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Jul 17, 2006, covering about 338 vehicles.

NHTSA number
06V-260
Report date
Jul 17, 2006
Vehicles affected
338
Owners notified
Jul 21, 2006

The problem

On certain trucks, the VIN label was printed with an improper gross vehicle weight rating (Gvwr) and gross axle weight rating (Gawr) for both the front and rear axles.

The risk

The manufacturer has not yet provided a consequence for this campaign.

The fix

Dealers will replace the VIN labels with corrected gvwr and gawr values free of charge. The recall began on july 21, 2006. Owners may contact mitsubishi fuso at 856-467-4500.

Notes

Mitsubishi fuso recall no. C1000910. 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.
ComponentEquipment › Other › Labels
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number06V260000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Mitsubishi Fuso FK61F2007All years
Mitsubishi Fuso FM61F2007All years
Mitsubishi Fuso FM64F2007All years
Mitsubishi Fuso FM65F2007All 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 06V-260?

On certain trucks, the VIN label was printed with an improper gross vehicle weight rating (Gvwr) and gross axle weight rating (Gawr) for both the front and rear axles.

How is recall 06V-260 fixed?

Dealers will replace the VIN labels with corrected gvwr and gawr values free of charge. The recall began on july 21, 2006. Owners may contact mitsubishi fuso at 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.