OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

03V278000

Suspension:front:wheel Bearing

Reported Aug 1, 2003 · MITSUBISHI FUSO TRK, AMER

Summary

ON CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS, THE FRONT HUB OUTER WHEEL BEARING MAY BECOME DAMAGED DUE TO IMPROPER LUBRICATION.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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Vehicle entries in this campaign

2003 Mitsubishi Fuso FH211 2003 Mitsubishi Fuso FH617 2003 Mitsubishi Fuso FH210 2002 Mitsubishi Fuso FH211 2002 Mitsubishi Fuso FH210 2002 Mitsubishi Fuso FH617 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FH617 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FH211 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FH210 2000 Mitsubishi Fuso FH211 2000 Mitsubishi Fuso FH210 2000 Mitsubishi Fuso FH617

This is model-level recall history. It does not confirm whether a particular VIN is affected or has received the repair. Check with NHTSA ↗