NHTSA vehicle safety data

2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FE640 Recalls & Complaints

The 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FE640 has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Mitsubishi Fuso dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FE640. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FE640 owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FE640, describing incidents dated October 21, 2001.

Most-cited components

Power Train 1 complaint

The complaint on file reports 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #568252 · Filed December 30, 2002
THE LINKAGE THAT CONNECT THE RANGE SELECTOR LEVER TO THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WAS NOT PROPERLY SET BY THE MANUFACTURER, AS A RESULT WHEN THE SELECTOR LEVER IS PLACED IN PARK THE PARKING PAWL WILL NOT FULLY MESH WITH THE PARKING PAWL GEAR WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO ROLL WHEN IN PARK, THE CONSUMER…

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FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HALOGEN HIGH BEAM HEADLAMPS

NHTSA #09E010000 · Exterior Lighting — Headlights · NHTSA notice

Reported March 30, 2009 · MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.

Potentially affected: 156 vehicles

Mitsubishi Fuso campaign C1003910 · Owners notified April 15, 2009

Defect description

MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA (MFTA) IS RECALLING 156 HALOGEN SEALED BEAM HIGH BEAM HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD BETWEEN OCTOBER 24, 2007 AND DECEMBER 2, 2008 FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCKS. THESE LAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE SAE STANDARDS OR RECOMMENDED PRACTICES REFERENCED IN TABLE I OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Safety consequence

THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE DEATHS AND INJURIES FROM MOTOR VEHICLE CRASHES BY PROVIDING ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION OF THE ROADWAY.

Manufacturer remedy

MFTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 15, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MFTA AT 1-856-467-4500.

Notes

MFTA'S RECALL NO. C1003910.OWNERS 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

AISIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE

NHTSA #08V224000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission · NHTSA notice

Reported May 16, 2008 · MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.

Potentially affected: 15,549 vehicles

Mitsubishi Fuso campaign C1003610 · Owners notified August 6, 2008 · Vehicles built June 15, 2000 – January 12, 2004 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

MITSUBISHI FUSO IS RECALLING 15,549 MY 1999-2004 FE639, FE649, AND FG639 TRUCKS; MY 2001-2004 FE640, AND MY 2003-2004 FH210 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. NORMAL HEAT EMANATING FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE MAY CAUSE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE TO DEFORM. THE EFFORT REQUIRED TO OPERATE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL LEVER MAY INCREASE IF THE LINKAGE BINDS DUE TO THE DEFORMATION.

Safety consequence

THE SHIFT CONTROL LEVER MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR THE PHYSICAL SHIFT LEVER POSITION ON THE SHIFT LEVER HOUSING GEAR INDICATOR MAY NOT MATCH THE ACTUAL GEAR SELECTION AT THE TRANSMISSION.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL LEVER ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 6, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 1-856-467-4500.

Notes

MITSUBISHI FUSO RECALL NO. C1003610.CUSTOMERS MAY 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.

IDLER GEAR SHAFT FLANGE

NHTSA #07V138000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA notice

Reported March 26, 2007 · MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.

Potentially affected: 8,712 vehicles

Mitsubishi Fuso campaign C1002210 · Owners notified August 13, 2007 · Vehicles built June 29, 2000 – January 12, 2004 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE CYLINDER HEAD IDLER GEAR BUSHING MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MACHINED, CAUSING EXCESSIVE STRESS ON THE CYLINDER HEAD IDLER GEAR SHAFT. CONTINUED OPERATING IN THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE IDLER GEAR SHAFT FLANGE TO BREAK AND GENERATE ABNORMAL ENGINE NOISE OR ENGINE OIL LEAKS.

Safety consequence

THE ENGINE COULD STALL AND WOULD NOT RESTART INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

ON VEHICLES WITH LESS THAN 15,000 MILES, IF THE IDLER GEAR AND BUSHING ASSEMBLY, IDLER GEAR SHAFT AND BOLT WILL BE REPLACED. IF THE MILEAGE IS MORE THAN 15,000 MILES, THE INSIDE DIAMETER OF THE IDLER GEAR BUSHING WILL BE MEASURED AND IF THE BUSHING MEASURES MORE THAN 32.043MM (1.262"), THE IDLER GEAR AND BUSHING ASSEMBLY, IDLER GEAR SHAFT AND BOLT WILL BE REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 1-856-467-4500.

Notes

MITSUBISHI FUSO RECALL NO. C1002210.CUSTOMERS MAY 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.

IDLER SHAFT BOLT

NHTSA #05V451000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA notice

Reported October 4, 2005 · MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.

Potentially affected: 1,848 vehicles

Mitsubishi Fuso campaign R3150410 · Owners notified December 20, 2005 · Vehicles built June 15, 2000 – December 18, 2002 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS, THE CYLINDER HEAD IDLER GEAR SHAFT BOLT MAY HAVE BEEN INSUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED DURING INITIAL ASSEMBLY. CONTINUED OPERATION IN THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE BOLT TO LOOSEN, RESULTING IN ABNORMAL NOISE FROM IMPROPER GEAR ALIGNMENT.

Safety consequence

THE BOLT COULD BREAK, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL AND NOT RESTART, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL CHECK THE IDLER SHAFT BOLT. IF THE BOLT CANNOT BE REMOVED BY HAND, A MODIFIED IDLER SHAFT BOLT WILL BE INSTALLED. IF THE BOLT IS LOOSE ENOUGH TO BE REMOVED BY HAND, A NEW IDLER GEAR, IDLER SHAFT, AND A MODIFIED IDLER SHAFT BOLT WILL BE INSTALLED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 20, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 1-856-467-4500.

Notes

MITSUBISHI FUSO RECALL NO. R3150410.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.

AISIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE

NHTSA #05V304000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission — Lever and Linkage — Floor Shift · NHTSA notice

Reported June 29, 2005 · MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.

Potentially affected: 15,549 vehicles

Mitsubishi Fuso campaign C0028810 · Owners notified September 26, 2005 · Vehicles built June 15, 2000 – January 12, 2004 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS, RUST BUILD-UP ON THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (A/T) SHIFT LINKAGE MAY CAUSE THE LINKAGE TO BIND. RUST BUILD-UP IS ACCELERATED IN GEOGRAPHIC LOCATIONS THAT ARE SITUATED NEAR LARGE BODIES OF SALT WATER, OR IN REGIONS WITH HEAVY SNOW/ICE MELTING COMPOUND USAGE IN WINTER MONTHS.

Safety consequence

THE EFFORT REQUIRED TO OPERATE THE A/T SHIFT CONTROL LEVER MAY INCREASE IF THE LINKAGE BINDS DUE TO RUST BUILD-UP. THE SHIFT CONTROL LEVER MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR THE PHYSICAL SHIFT LEVER POSITION ON THE SHIFT LEVER HOUSING GEAR INDICATOR MAY NOT MATCH THE ACTUAL GEAR SELECTION AT THE TRANSMISSION.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED A/T SHIFT CONTROL LEVER ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 1-856-467-4500.

Notes

MITSUBISHI FUSO RECALL NO. C0028810.CUSTOMERS CAN 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.

REAR ENGINE SUPPORT

NHTSA #05V303000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA notice

Reported June 29, 2005 · MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.

Potentially affected: 15,307 vehicles

Mitsubishi Fuso campaign C1000110 · Owners notified September 26, 2005 · Vehicles built June 15, 2000 – January 12, 2004 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS, THE REAR ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET IS COMPOSED OF MATERIALS OF INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH. NORMAL VEHICLE VIBRATIONS MAY CAUSE THE BRACKET TO CRACK.

Safety consequence

IF THE VEHICLE IS CONTINUALLY OPERATED IN THIS CONDITION, THE BRACKET MAY BREAK APART, CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO DROP OUT OF ALIGNMENT WITH THE DRIVE TRAIN.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED REAR ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 1-856-467-4500.

Notes

MITSUBISHI FUSO RECALL NO. C1000110.CUSTOMERS CAN 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.

MITSUBISHI FUSO/PARKING BRAKE CABLE

NHTSA #04V571000 · Parking Brake — Conventional — Mechanical — Linkage and Cable · NHTSA notice

Reported December 3, 2004 · MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.

Potentially affected: 18,094 vehicles

Mitsubishi Fuso campaign C0021610 · Owners notified January 13, 2005 · Vehicles built June 15, 2000 – March 29, 2001 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE CABLE END OF THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE, WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER, IS DESIGNED IMPROPERLY. REPEATED NORMAL PARKING BRAKE OPERATION MAY CAUSE THE CABLE END TO BECOME IMPROPERLY SEATED IN THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER GROOVE.

Safety consequence

IN THIS CONDITION, THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE MAY BEND AND BREAK DUE TO FATIGUE. THE PARKING BRAKE MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE AND THE TRUCK MAY ROLL AND CAUSE A CRASH, PROPERTY AND PERSONAL INJURIES.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE FOR BENDING OR DAMAGE AT THE CABLE END AND INSTALL A MODIFIED PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY IF THE CABLE IS BENT OR DAMAGED AT THE CABLE END. IF NO BENDING OR DAMAGE EXISTS, DEALERS WILL INSTALL A CABLE RETAINER ON THE CABLE END OF THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 13, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 1-877-711-0707.

Notes

MITSUBISHI FUSO RECALL NO. C0021610.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

MITSUBISHI FUSO/FUEL INJECTION PIPE CLAMPS

NHTSA #04V570000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Fuel Injection System · NHTSA notice

Reported December 3, 2004 · MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.

Potentially affected: 3,674 vehicles

Mitsubishi Fuso campaign R3125410 · Owners notified January 13, 2005 · Vehicles built June 15, 2000 – July 2, 2003 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE RUBBER PORTION OF THE FUEL INJECTION PIPE CLAMPS COULD DETERIORATE. NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION COULD CAUSE THE DETERIORATED CLAMP TO LOOSEN AND DRIP.

Safety consequence

IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS IN THE AREA OF THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP, THE ENGINE STARTER COULD SHORT CIRCUIT IF THE CLAMP DROPS ONTO THE STARTER TERMINAL. THIS COULD PREVENT THE ENGINE FROM STARTING. EXCESSIVE HEAT FROM THE SHORT CIRCUIT COULD CAUSE A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REMOVE EACH CLAMP AND INSPECT FOR RUBBER DETERIORATION AND WILL REPLACE THE CLAMP IF THE RUBBER DETERIORATION IS EVIDENT. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ATTACHING HARDWARE AND APPLY ADHESIVE TO PREVENT THE BOLTS/NUTS FROM LOOSENING AND INSPECT FOR A RUBBER CAP ON THE STARTER MOTOR'S TERMINAL AND INSTALL A CAP IF ONE IS NOT PRESENT TO PREVENT A SHORT CIRCUIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 13, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 1-877-711-0707.

Notes

MITSUBISHI FUSO RECALL NO. R3125410.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK/VACUUM PUMP ASSEMBLY

NHTSA #02V029000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Power Assist — Vacuum · NHTSA notice

Reported January 29, 2002 · MITSUBISHI FUSO TRK, AMER

Potentially affected: 836 vehicles

Owners notified February 15, 2002 · Vehicles built July 5, 2000 – February 19, 2001 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON SOME HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, THE VACUUM PUMP SHAFT BREAKS DUE TO INSUFFICIENT HEAT TREATMENT.

Safety consequence

IF THE SHAFT BREAKS, BRAKING DISTANCE WOULD BE EXTENDED DUE TO THE LACK OF BRAKE BOOSTER FUNCTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE VACUUM PUMP SHAFT ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK AT 1-856-467-4500.

Notes

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

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FE640. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FE640.

Power Train

ODI #568252

1 death

Incident: October 21, 2001 · Filed: December 30, 2002

THE LINKAGE THAT CONNECT THE RANGE SELECTOR LEVER TO THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WAS NOT PROPERLY SET BY THE MANUFACTURER, AS A RESULT WHEN THE SELECTOR LEVER IS PLACED IN PARK THE PARKING PAWL WILL NOT FULLY MESH WITH THE PARKING PAWL GEAR WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO ROLL WHEN IN PARK, THE CONSUMER HUSBAND PLACED HIS VEHICLE IN PARK, REMOVED THE KEY ND EXITED THE VEHICLE, AS A RESULT OF THE VEHICLE FAILURE THE THE VEHICLE ROLLED FORWARD PINNING HIM AND ULTIMATELY KILLING HIM (MITSUBISHI FUSO FE640T). *NLM

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