NHTSA vehicle safety data
2005 Mitsubishi Fuso FK61F Recalls & Complaints
The 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso FK61F has 4 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 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso FK61F. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2005 Mitsubishi Fuso FK61F owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso FK61F, describing incidents dated August 13, 2007.
Most-cited components
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10199812 · Filed
THE CAB LATCH ASSEMBLY HAD A MISALIGNMENT ISSUE MAKING IT PROGRESSIVELY MORE AND MORE DIFFICULT TO PROPERLY CLOSE THE CAB AND LATCH IT TO THE FRAME OF THE TRUCK. THERE DO NOT SEEM TO BE ANY PROVISIONS FOR ADJUSTMENT OF THE LATCH ASSEMBLY ON THE CAB OR THE CROSS MEMBER ATTACHED TO THE TRUCK. THE A…
Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
NHTSA #18V047000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported January 11, 2018 · Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 1,153 vehicles
Repair completion: 1.82% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Mitsubishi Fuso campaign MFV00001 · Owners notified January 11, 2018 · Vehicles built April 3, 2003 – March 3, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) is recalling certain 2004-2017 FE84D, FE85D, FEC52, FEC72, FEC92, FGB72, FK61F and FM657 trucks. These trucks are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Safety consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
MFTA will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2018. Owners may contact MFTA customer service at 1-877-711-0707, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. MFTA's number for this recall is MFV00001.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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> .
A/T SELECTOR LEVER/ALLISON
NHTSA #06V195000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission — Lever and Linkage — Floor Shift · NHTSA notice
Reported June 6, 2006 · MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
Potentially affected: 1,045 vehicles
Mitsubishi Fuso campaign C1000720 · Owners notified August 16, 2006 · Vehicles built May 26, 2004 – December 20, 2006 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (A/T) SELECTOR LEVER MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MACHINED ALLOWING EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE LEVER, CAUSING IMPROPER ENGAGEMENT OF THE "P" RANGE (PARK).
Safety consequence
THE TRANSMISSION COULD REMAIN IN THE "R" RANGE (REVERSE) AFTER SHIFTING THE VEHICLE INTO PARK ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL, CAUSING A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE A/T CONTROL LEVER ASSEMBLY, A/T SHIFT CONTROL CABLE AND PROPER PARKING PROCEDURES LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 16, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 856-467-4500.
Notes
MITSUBISHI FUSO RECALL NO. C1000720.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.
MITSUBISHI FUSO/FRONT HUB OUTER BEARING
NHTSA #04V478000 · Suspension — Front — Hub · NHTSA notice
Reported October 7, 2004 · MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
Potentially affected: 2,537 vehicles
Mitsubishi Fuso campaign R3123510 · Owners notified October 28, 2004 · Vehicles built May 26, 2004 – August 29, 2004 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN F040T FRONT AXLE. THE FRONT WHEEL HUB OUTER BEARING LOCK NUT MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED DURING ASSEMBLY, AND AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF GREASE MAY HAVE BEEN APPLIED TO THE OUTER BEARING.
Safety consequence
THESE CONDITIONS COULD RESULT IN THE OUTER BEARING GENERATING EXCESSIVE HEAT AND/OR BREAKING, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BECOME DISABLED. THE EXCESSIVE HEAT COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE INNER AND OUTER FRONT WHEEL HUB BEARINGS, AND REPLACE ANY BEARING WITH SIGNS OF DAMAGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 28, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 1-856-467-4500.
Notes
MITSUBISHI FUSO RECALL NO. R3123510.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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