Spindle: armRecall 04V-522 · Mitsubishi Fuso vehicles
MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC. recall 04V-522 covers 4,184 Mitsubishi Fuso vehicles for a spindle: arm problem, reported to NHTSA on November 3, 2004.
Source: NHTSA recall 04V522000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS,THE STEERING SYSTEM KNUCKLE ARM WAS DESIGNED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH MARGIN. REPEATED STEERING OPERATION WHILE STATIONARY, OR NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION THAT REQUIRES FREQUENT REPEATED STEERING OPERATION, COULD CAUSE THE KNUCKLE ARM TO CRACK.
The risk
IF THE KNUCKLE ARM CRACKS, THE VEHICLE'S STEERING CONTROL COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, CAUSING A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AND MODIFY THE STEERING KNUCKLE ARM ASSEMBLY, INSPECT TOE-IN AND ADJUST IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 13, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 1-877-711-0707.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 17, 1986 to March 24, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.