Recall 08V-224: 1999–2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FE639, 2001–2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FE640 and 3 more
MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC. recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on May 16, 2008, covering about 15,549 vehicles.
The problem
Mitsubishi fuso is recalling 15,549 my 1999-2004 fe639, fe649, and fg639 trucks; my 2001-2004 fe640, and my 2003-2004 fh210 trucks equipped with automatic transmissions. Normal heat emanating from the exhaust pipe may cause the automatic transmission shift linkage to deform. The effort required to operate the automatic transmission shift control lever may increase if the linkage binds due to the deformation.
The risk
The shift control lever may become inoperative, or the physical shift lever position on the shift lever housing gear indicator may not match the actual gear selection at the transmission.
The fix
Dealers will install a modified automatic transmission shift control lever assembly free of charge. The recall began on august 6, 2008. Owners may contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-856-467-4500.
Notes
Mitsubishi fuso recall no. C1003610.customers may 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
| Manufacturer | MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Power Train › Automatic Transmission |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 08V224000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Fuso FE639 | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 | All years |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FE640 | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 | All years |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FE649 | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 | All years |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FG639 | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 | All years |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FH210 | 2003, 2004 | All 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 08V-224?
Mitsubishi fuso is recalling 15,549 my 1999-2004 fe639, fe649, and fg639 trucks; my 2001-2004 fe640, and my 2003-2004 fh210 trucks equipped with automatic transmissions. Normal heat emanating from the exhaust pipe may cause the automatic transmission shift linkage to deform. The effort required to operate the automatic transmission shift control lever may increase if the linkage binds due to the deformation.
How is recall 08V-224 fixed?
Dealers will install a modified automatic transmission shift control lever assembly free of charge. The recall began on august 6, 2008. 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.