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Vehicle recall 04V522000 · November 3, 2004

Mitsubishi Fuso FE434 and FE444

On certain trucks,the steering system knuckle arm was designed with an insufficient strength margin.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
On certain trucks,the steering system knuckle arm was designed with an insufficient strength margin. Repeated steering operation while stationary, or normal vehicle operation that requires frequent repeated steering operation, could cause the knuckle arm to crack.
Consequence
If the knuckle arm cracks, the vehicle's steering control could become inoperative, causing a crash without warning.
Remedy
Dealers will install and modify the steering knuckle arm assembly, inspect toe-in and adjust if necessary. The recall began on January 13, 2005. Owners should contact Mitsubishi fuso at 1-877-711-0707.
Notes
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
04V522000
Reported to NHTSA
November 3, 2004
Filed by
MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
Manufacturer campaign
R3127810
Owner notification
January 13, 2005
Vehicles potentially affected
4,184
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm
Recall 04V522000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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