Emission control: catalytic convertorRecall 95V-100 · Mitsubishi Fuso vehicles
MITSUBISHI FUSO TRK, AMER recall 95V-100 covers 2,971 Mitsubishi Fuso vehicles for a emission control: catalytic convertor problem, reported to NHTSA on May 18, 1995.
Source: NHTSA recall 95V100000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE WELDED JOINTS CONNECTING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER MUFFLER AND THE EXHAUST PIPE WAS INFERIOR. THE WELD CAN CRACK UNDER NORMAL OPERATION.
The risk
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE EMISSION GAS LEAKAGE AND POSSIBLY COULD RESULT IN THE MUFFLER ASSEMBLY FALLING ONTO THE ROADWAY AND CAUSING A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MUFFLER ASSEMBLY.
SYSTEM: EXHAUST; CATALYTIC CONVERTER SYSTEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 3 TRUCKS, GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING FROM 11,600TO 13,500 LBS. NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONBLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 1-800-829-3876. ALSO CONTACT THENATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT1-800-424-9393.
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 May 1, 1994 to March 1, 1995. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.