1999 Mitsubishi Fuso FM617 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1999 Mitsubishi Fuso FM617. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 1999 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.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1999 Mitsubishi Fuso FM617. 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 FM617 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mitsubishi Fuso FM617 model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 1999 Mitsubishi Fuso FM617
How do I know if my 1999 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 1999 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.
Other Mitsubishi Fuso models
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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.