NHTSA campaign 03V278000
MITSUBISHI FUSO TRK, AMER recall 03V278000
ON CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS, THE FRONT HUB OUTER WHEEL BEARING MAY BECOME DAMAGED DUE TO IMPROPER LUBRICATION.
Reported 08/01/2003
What can happen
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.
Repair
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.
Components
- Suspension: Front: Wheel bearing
Affected years and models
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2003 Mitsubishi Fuso FH210View records2003 Mitsubishi Fuso FH211View records2003 Mitsubishi Fuso FH617View records2002 Mitsubishi Fuso FH210View records2002 Mitsubishi Fuso FH211View records2002 Mitsubishi Fuso FH617View records2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FH210View records2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FH211View records2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FH617View records2000 Mitsubishi Fuso FH210View records2000 Mitsubishi Fuso FH211View records2000 Mitsubishi Fuso FH617View records