NHTSA Recall 03V278000: Wheel bearing (suspension)
MITSUBISHI FUSO TRK, AMER reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,913 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Mitsubishi Fuso FH210.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V278000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT › WHEEL BEARING |
| Report received | August 1, 2003 |
| Owner notification | August 20, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain medium duty trucks, the front hub outer wheel bearing may become damaged due to improper lubrication.
Safety risk
This could cause smoke from the area of the front wheel hub, or the vehicle could become inoperable due to bearing seizure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the wheel hub bearings, and if the bearings show a sign of damage or breakage, will replace the bearing with a new one. Owner notification began august 20, 2003. Owners should contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-877-711-0707.
Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 03V278000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Fuso FH210 | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FH211 | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FH617 | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.