Other: labelsRecall 06V-260 · Mitsubishi Fuso vehicles
MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC. recall 06V-260 covers 338 Mitsubishi Fuso vehicles for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on July 17, 2006.
Source: NHTSA recall 06V260000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE VIN LABEL WAS PRINTED WITH AN IMPROPER GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) AND GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) FOR BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR AXLES.
The risk
THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED A CONSEQUENCE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VIN LABELS WITH CORRECTED GVWR AND GAWR VALUES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 21, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 856-467-4500.
MITSUBISHI FUSO RECALL NO. C1000910. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
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 January 6, 2006 to April 26, 2006. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.