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1998 Mitsubishi Fuso FG639 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 1998 Mitsubishi Fuso FG639. Check your own VIN below.

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1 safety recall for the 1998 Mitsubishi Fuso FG639

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Suspension: control arm

    NHTSA 04V535000 Reported 10,333 vehicles potentially affected MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.

    On certain trucks, the tie rod end ball joint dust boot was designed with insufficient sealing ability. This condition could allow contamination to enter into the tie rod end ball joint, abnormally wearing the resin bearing located inside the joint.

    Remedy: Dealers will install modified tie rod end assemblies. The recall began on january 13, 2005. Owners should contact mitsubishi fuso at 856-467-3917.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1998 Mitsubishi Fuso FG639. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Compare Mitsubishi Fuso FG639 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Mitsubishi Fuso FG639 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1998 Mitsubishi Fuso FG63910
1999 Mitsubishi Fuso FG63930
2000 Mitsubishi Fuso FG63920
2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FG63920
2002 Mitsubishi Fuso FG63920
2003 Mitsubishi Fuso FG63920
2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FG63921

Checking a specific 1998 Mitsubishi Fuso FG639

How do I know if my 1998 Mitsubishi Fuso FG639 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1998 Mitsubishi Fuso FG639; your car may already have been repaired under it.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mitsubishi Fuso dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V535000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Mitsubishi Fuso models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.