2005 Mitsubishi Fuso FK61F Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso FK61F, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso FK61F
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Equipment
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) is recalling certain 2004-2017 FE84D, FE85D, FEC52, FEC72, FEC92, FGB72, FK61F and FM657 trucks. These trucks are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring…
Remedy: MFTA will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2018. Owners may contact MFTA customer service at 1-877-711-0707, or Kidde…
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Floor shift (power train)
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).
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.
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Hub (suspension)
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.
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.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso FK61F have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2007 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The cab latch assembly had a misalignment issue making it progressively more and more difficult to properly close the cab and latch it to the frame of the truck. There do not seem to be any provisions”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 16, 2007 · Latches/locks/linkages
Compare Mitsubishi Fuso FK61F model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mitsubishi Fuso FK61F model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso FK61F
How do I know if my 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso FK61F 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso FK61F; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 04V478000).
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
- Fe6 complaints
- FE1254 complaints
- FE1803 complaints
- FE6493 complaints
- FE83D3 complaints
- FE85D2 complaints
- FEC722 complaints
- Fg2 complaints
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.