Vehicle recall 04V437000 · September 9, 2004
Mitsubishi Fuso FK617, FM617 and 7 more models
On certain trucks, the rebound cushion may stick to the hook hinge bracket, due to improper rubber composition of the cushion.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain trucks, the rebound cushion may stick to the hook hinge bracket, due to improper rubber composition of the cushion. This condition could result in the hook pin bracket remaining in the up (cab closed) position when the cab latch is unlocked. With the hook pin bracket in the up position, the cab tilt lock switch remains closed, improperly indicating that the cab latch is locked.
- Consequence
- If the cab latch is unlocked for any reason, the instrument panel cab lock indicator will not notify the driver that the cab tilt lock mechanism is in the unlocked position. A crash could occur without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rebound cushion with a modified component and adjust the cable tilt lock switch and bottom bracket at the rear cab mount. The recall began on October 28, 2004. Owners should contact Mitsubishi fuso at 1-877-711-0707.
- Notes
- Mitsubishi fuso recall no. S3026120.CUSTOMERS can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V437000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 9, 2004
- Filed by
- MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- S3026120
- Owner notification
- October 28, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 16,101
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Interior lighting
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mitsubishi Fuso FK415 (1986-1991): 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986
- Mitsubishi Fuso FK417 (1992-1995): 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992
- Mitsubishi Fuso FK455 (1986-1991): 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986
- Mitsubishi Fuso FK457 (1992-1995): 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992
- Mitsubishi Fuso FK617 (1996-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996
- Mitsubishi Fuso FM555 (1986-1991): 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986
- Mitsubishi Fuso FM557 (1990-1995): 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990
- Mitsubishi Fuso FM617 (1996-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996
- Mitsubishi Fuso FM657 (1996-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996
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