2000–2003 Mitsubishi Fuso FH210, 2000–2003 Mitsubishi Fuso FH211, 2000–2003 Mitsubishi Fuso FH617 Recall: ON CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS, THE FRONT HUB OUTER WHEEL BEARING MAY…
NHTSA campaign 03V278000 · Suspension · filed Aug 1, 2003 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
ON CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS, THE FRONT HUB OUTER WHEEL BEARING MAY BECOME DAMAGED DUE TO IMPROPER LUBRICATION.
The risk
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.
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Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 03V278000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.