Vehicle recall 06V195000 · June 6, 2006
Mitsubishi Fuso FK61F, FM61F and 1 more model
On certain trucks, the automatic transmission (a/t) selector lever may have been improperly machined allowing excessive play in the lever, causing improper engagement of the "p"…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain trucks, the automatic transmission (a/t) selector lever may have been improperly machined allowing excessive play in the lever, causing improper engagement of the "p" range (park).
- Consequence
- The transmission could remain in the "r" range (reverse) after shifting the vehicle into park allowing the vehicle to roll, causing a crash without warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the a/t control lever assembly, a/t shift control cable and proper parking procedures label free of charge. The recall began on August 16, 2006. Owners may contact Mitsubishi fuso at 856-467-4500.
- Notes
- Mitsubishi fuso recall no. C1000720.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
- 06V195000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 6, 2006
- Filed by
- MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- C1000720
- Owner notification
- August 16, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,045
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shift
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 FK61F (2005-2006): 2006, 2005
- Mitsubishi Fuso FM61F (2005-2006): 2006, 2005
- Mitsubishi Fuso FM64F (2005-2006): 2006, 2005
Has your Mitsubishi Fuso been repaired?
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