Vehicle recall 05V411000 · September 15, 2005
Mitsubishi Fuso FE640 and FH210
On certain trucks, the cylinder head idler gear bushing may have been improperly machined, causing excessive stress on the cylinder head gear shaft.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain trucks, the cylinder head idler gear bushing may have been improperly machined, causing excessive stress on the cylinder head gear shaft.
- Consequence
- Continued operation in this condition could cause the idler gear shaft flange to break and generate abnormal engine noise and/or engine oil leaks. In the worst case, the engine could stall and would not restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will measure the inside diameter of the cylinder head idler gear bushing. If the bushing is out of specification, dealers will replace the idler gear bushing, idler gear shaft, and idler gear assembly free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2005. Owners may contact Mitsubishi fuso at 1-856-467-4500.
- Notes
- Mitsubishi fuso recall no. R3150510.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V411000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 15, 2005
- Filed by
- MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- R3150510
- Owner notification
- December 20, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 301
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling
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 FE640 (2004): 2004
- Mitsubishi Fuso FH210 (2004): 2004
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