Mitsubishi Fuso FE640 recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Mitsubishi Fuso FE640, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
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- May 16, 2008Safety1999–2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FE639, 2001–2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FE640, 1999–2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649 and 2 other models — Power Train
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.
08V224000 · 16K units · MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
- Mar 26, 2007Crash risk2001–2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FE640, 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso FE83D, 2005–2006 Mitsubishi Fuso FE84D and 3 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
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.
07V138000 · 9K units · MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
- Oct 4, 2005Crash risk2001–2002 Mitsubishi Fuso FE640, 2003 Mitsubishi Fuso FH210 — Engine and Engine Cooling
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.
05V451000 · 2K units · MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
- Sep 15, 2005Crash risk2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FE640, 2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FH210 — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE CYLINDER HEAD IDLER GEAR BUSHING MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MACHINED, CAUSING EXCESSIVE STRESS ON THE CYLINDER HEAD GEAR SHAFT.
05V411000 · 301 units · MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
- Jun 29, 2005Safety1999–2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FE639, 2001–2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FE640, 1999–2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649 and 1 other model — Engine and Engine Cooling
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.
05V303000 · 15K units · MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
- Jun 29, 2005Safety1999–2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FE639, 2001–2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FE640, 1999–2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649 and 2 other models — Power Train
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.
05V304000 · 16K units · MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
- Dec 3, 2004Crash risk1996–2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FE639, 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FE640, 1996–2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649 — Parking Brake
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.
04V571000 · 18K units · MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
- Dec 3, 2004Fire risk2001–2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FE640, 2003–2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FH210 — Fuel System, Gasoline
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.
04V570000 · 4K units · MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
- Jan 29, 2002Crash risk2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FE640 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON SOME HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, THE VACUUM PUMP SHAFT BREAKS DUE TO INSUFFICIENT HEAT TREATMENT.
02V029000 · 836 units · MITSUBISHI FUSO TRK, AMER