Vehicle recall 04V478000 · October 7, 2004
Mitsubishi Fuso FH210, FH211 and 3 more models
On certain trucks trucks equipped with an F040T front axle.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain trucks trucks equipped with an F040T front axle. The front wheel hub outer bearing lock nut may have been improperly tightened during assembly, and an insufficient amount of grease may have been applied to the outer bearing.
- Consequence
- These conditions could result in the outer bearing generating excessive heat and/or breaking, causing the vehicle to become disabled. The excessive heat could cause a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the inner and outer front wheel hub bearings, and replace any bearing with signs of damage. The recall began on October 28, 2004. Owners should contact Mitsubishi fuso at 1-856-467-4500.
- Notes
- Mitsubishi fuso recall no. R3123510.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
- 04V478000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 7, 2004
- Filed by
- MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- R3123510
- Owner notification
- October 28, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,537
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front › Hub
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 FH210 (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
- Mitsubishi Fuso FH211 (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
- Mitsubishi Fuso FH617 (2003): 2003
- Mitsubishi Fuso FK617 (2004): 2004
- Mitsubishi Fuso FK61F (2005): 2005
Has your Mitsubishi Fuso been repaired?
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