Mitsubishi Truck Recalls

Mitsubishi Trucks - Campaign RCO104FIBRAKE

Date: 08/03/2004

Supplier: Mitsubishi Trucks Australia

Product Info: Models: FK617, FK61F, FM61, FM65, FM67, FN61, FN62, and FN64.

Defect details: The supply line and control line to the park brake fitted to the right hand side of the cab inner sill has the potential to contact a radiator support bolt. This could result in chaffing of the airlines and consequent air loss resulting in activation of warning buzzers and lamps.

Consumer action: Owners will be advised by mail. For further information contact your authorised Mitsubishi Truck Dealer.

Consequences: Should the operator ignore the warning systems, the park brake would eventually apply gradually and slow the vehicle to a stationary position.

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Problem: Park brake may apply due to air line damage

Make: MITSUBISHI TRUCK

Model: Fighter FK617, FK61F, FM61, FM65, FM67, FN61, FN62, FN64

Defect: The air lines for the park brake control from the hand control piece may abrade against a bolt for the radiator support bracket.

Consequences: The low air alarm will come on and the park brake will be slowly applied.

Corrective action: Mitsubishi Truck dealers will replace damaged hoses and fit a securing clamp

Notif. Date: 24/02/2004

DOTARS No.: R04/022

Campaign No.: RC0104FIBRAKE

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Problem: LOSS OF PARKING BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS

Make: MITSUBISHI

Model: FE3, FE4, FG4, FH100

Variant:

Date Range: 1994-1995

VIN Ranges:

Status: Active

Defect: Parking brake releases immediately upon application.

Consequences: Loss of parking brake effectiveness

Corrective action: Replace "pull-turn" type parking brake lever assembly with a "push button" release type assembly.

Notif. Date: 13/11/1996

DOTARS No.: R96/082

Supplier Name: MITSUBISHI TRUCK

Campaign No.: 9604

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Problem: BRAKE AND CLUTCH FLUID CONTAMINATION

Make: MITSUBISHI

Model: FE5, FE6, FG6, FK4, FK6

Variant:

Date Range: 1996

VIN Ranges: For Body No.s Refer to Folio 10

Status: Active

Defect: Affected vehicles may have contaminated hydraulic fluid in the brake and clutch systems

Consequences: This may cause swelling of the hydraulic clinder rubbers or brake hoses. If this occurs, the rear brakes may not release after application or fluid leaks may develop in the braking system resulting in reduced effectiveness and increased stopping distance

Corrective action: Replace the hydraulic brake fluid and service brake and clutch rubber parts

Notif. Date: 11/10/1996

DOTARS No.: R96/075

Supplier Name: MITSUBISHI TRUCK

Campaign No.: 9603

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Problem: Road Speed Limiter not Sealed

Make: MITSUBISHI

Model: FM657, 677

Variant:

Date Range: 1997-1998

VIN Ranges: JMFFM657H0MK00001-JMFFM657H0MK00039; JMFFM657L0MK00001-JMFFM657L0MK00059; JMFFM657P0MK00001-JMFFM657P0MK00041; JMFFM677M0MK00001-JMFFM677M0MK00056 JMFFM677P0MK00001-JMFFM677M0MK00061.

Status: Active

Defect: Road speed limiter not sealed in acoordance with ADR 65/..

Consequences: Non compliance with ADR 65/..

Corrective action: Seal speed limiter.

Notif. Date: 21/12/1998

DOTARS No.: R98/095

Supplier Name: MITSUBISHI TRUCK

Campaign No.: 9802

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Problem: Lack of grease in front hubs

Make: Mitsubishi

Model: Fighter FK

Variant:

Date Range:

VIN Ranges: see file

Status: Active

Defect: The front hubs may have been assembled and supplied with insufficent grease.

Consequences: The hubs may be damaged and could potentially seize.

Corrective action: Mitsubishi Truck dealers will examine and if required replace the wheel bearings. A new seal will be fitted. The hubs will be repacked with the correct quantity and grade of grease and the hubcap sealed

Notif. Date: 8/09/2003

DOTARS No.: R03/071

Supplier Name: MITSUBISHI

Campaign No.: MTAR01FKHUB

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Problem: Possible lack of grease in the front hubs

Make: Mitsubishi Truck

Model: FK Fighter Series

Variant:

Date Range:

VIN Ranges:

Status: Active

Defect: The front axle hubs may have received insufficient grease when originally assembled.

Consequences: This could lead to damaged front wheel bearings and possible seizure.

Corrective action: Mitsubishi dealers will inspect the vehicles , repair any damage and refill the hubs with the correct amount of grease.

Notif. Date: 7/08/2003

DOTARS No.: R03/063

Supplier Name: MITSUBISHI TRUCK

Campaign No.: MTAR01FKHUB

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Problem: INCORRECT CYLINDER AIR COMPRESSOR INSTALLED

Make: MITSUBISHI

Model: FP, FV

Variant:

Date Range: 1992-1994

VIN Ranges: 030017 - 030052 030302 - 030504 030001 - 030152

Status: Closed

Defect: A single cylinder air compressor has been installed instead of the specified dual cylinder air compressor.

Consequences: This could result in early activiation of the low pressure warning system.

Corrective action: Replace air compressors.

Notif. Date: 21/09/1994

DOTARS No.: R94/036

Supplier Name: MITSUBISHI

Campaign No.: 9401

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Problem: FAULTY WELDING OF WHEEL COMPONENTS

Make: MITSUBISHI

Model: FM557, FP, FS, FV

Variant:

Date Range: 1992

VIN Ranges: Refer file

Status: Closed

Defect: Concerns Wheels supplied by McKay (R92/020). Sub-specification welding associated with attachment of rims to wheel centres and mounting adaptors.

Consequences: Possible failure of wheel components and and subsequent loss of vehicle control.

Corrective action: Replace subject wheels.

Notif. Date: 25/05/1992

DOTARS No.: R92/023

Supplier Name: MITSUBISHI

Campaign No.:

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(Last Updated: February 11, 2004.)