2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FH617 recalls and problems

The 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FH617 has 1 safety recall and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Mitsubishi Fuso dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FH617 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FH617 recalls

Recall 03V-278: Suspension

Reported Aug 1, 2003 · 1,913 vehicles affected · MITSUBISHI FUSO TRK, AMER

Problem: On certain medium duty trucks, the front hub outer wheel bearing may become damaged due to improper lubrication.

Risk: This could cause smoke from the area of the front wheel hub, or the vehicle could become inoperable due to bearing seizure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the wheel hub bearings, and if the bearings show a sign of damage or breakage, will replace the bearing with a new one. Owner notification began august 20, 2003. Owners should contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-877-711-0707.

2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FH617 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Structure1
Service Brakes1
Power Train1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 97,085 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FH617 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Structure · at 97,085 miles · reported Jul 30, 2012
Driver returned to shop with an issue with the brake alarm sounding, found fluid leaking from underneath. We crawled under the truck and found a damaged brake line. Found damaged cross member which caused brake line to fail. We began to further inspect the vehicle and was horrified at what we found (Pictures attached). Truck was immediately taken off the road and out of service. Frame showed signs of surface rust but rapidly decomposed over the past year to the point pieces are crumbling from the frame and sections of the frame and cross members are now missing. The frame, crossmembers, and…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FH617 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FH617: 03V-278 (suspension). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FH617?

Owners report structure problems most often (1 reports), followed by service brakes (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 97,085 miles.

Are Mitsubishi Fuso recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mitsubishi Fuso dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.