United States 08V221000
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
The problem
MITSUBISHI FUSO IS RECALLING 10,325 MY 1999-2004 FE639 AND FE649 TRUCKS. THE REAR ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET IS COMPOSED OF MATERIALS OF INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH. NORMAL VEHICLE VIBRATIONS MAY CAUSE THE BRACKET TO CRACK.
Risk
IF THE VEHICLE IS CONTINUALLY OPERATED IN THIS CONDITION, THE BRACKET MAY BREAK APART. THE TRANSMISSION COULD DROP OUT OF ALIGNMENT WITH THE DRIVE TRAIN.
What owners should do
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED REAR ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET COMPONENT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 6, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 856-467-3917.
Units 10325