1998 Mitsubishi Fuso FM617 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1998 Mitsubishi Fuso FM617, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 1998 Mitsubishi Fuso FM617
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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Interior lighting
On certain trucks, the rebound cushion may stick to the hook hinge bracket, due to improper rubber composition of the cushion. This condition could result in the hook pin bracket remaining in the up (cab closed) position when the cab latch is unlocked. With the hook pin bracket in the up position, the cab tilt lock switch remains…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rebound cushion with a modified component and adjust the cable tilt lock switch and bottom bracket at the rear cab mount. The recall began on october 28, 2004. Owners should contact mitsubishi…
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Body (structure)
On certain trucks, the clearance between the cab main hook and the surrounding components may be insufficient. Repeated normal cab tilting operation could cause the cab tilt system components to become damaged in the area of the cab main hook.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the cab hook, lock lever and control lever bracket with modified components. The recall began on october 28, 2004. Owners should contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-877-711-0707.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1998 Mitsubishi Fuso FM617 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“This truck weighs more than 25,995 pounds. The tires are bald. The seat belts do not work. Driver transports himself (the driver) and two(2) other passengers. Truck has two (2) seats in cab. One seat”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 26, 2014 · Tires
Compare Mitsubishi Fuso FM617 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mitsubishi Fuso FM617 model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 1998 Mitsubishi Fuso FM617
How do I know if my 1998 Mitsubishi Fuso FM617 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 1998 Mitsubishi Fuso FM617; 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 04V436000).
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.
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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.