NHTSA vehicle safety data
2001 Mitsubishi Fuso Fh617
The 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso Fh617 has 1 NHTSA recall and 1 owner complaint on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Mitsubishi Fuso dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso Fh617. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
NHTSA #03V278000Reported August 1, 2003 · MITSUBISHI FUSO TRK, AMER
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS, THE FRONT HUB OUTER WHEEL BEARING MAY BECOME DAMAGED DUE TO IMPROPER LUBRICATION.
Safety consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE SMOKE FROM THE AREA OF THE FRONT WHEEL HUB, OR THE VEHICLE COULD BECOME INOPERABLE DUE TO BEARING SEIZURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Free manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WHEEL HUB BEARINGS, AND IF THE BEARINGS SHOW A SIGN OF DAMAGE OR BREAKAGE, WILL REPLACE THE BEARING WITH A NEW ONE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 1-877-711-0707.
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).