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NHTSARecalled Nov 8, 2004 · #04V535000

MITSUBISHI FUSO/TIE ROD END BALL JOINTS

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT DUST BOOT WAS DESIGNED WITH INSUFFICIENT SEALING ABILITY. THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW CONTAMINATION TO ENTER INTO THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT, ABNORMALLY WEARING THE RESIN BEARING LOCATED INSIDE THE JOINT. THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE TIE ROD END, DISABLING THE STEERING SYSTEM, AND CAUSING A CRASH .

Product details

Product
MITSUBISHI FUSO/TIE ROD END BALL JOINTS
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL INSTALL MODIFIED TIE ROD END ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 13, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 856-467-3917.

View the official CPSC notice