NHTSA Recall 04V437000: Interior lighting
MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 16,101 vehicles. It affects 9 models including the Mitsubishi Fuso FK415.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V437000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | S3026120 |
| Component | INTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | September 9, 2004 |
| Owner notification | October 28, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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 closed, improperly indicating that the cab latch is locked.
Safety risk
If the cab latch is unlocked for any reason, the instrument panel cab lock indicator will not notify the driver that the cab tilt lock mechanism is in the unlocked position. A crash could occur without prior warning.
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 fuso at 1-877-711-0707.
Notes
Mitsubishi fuso recall no. S3026120.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 04V437000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Fuso FK415 | 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FK417 | 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FK455 | 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FK457 | 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FK617 | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FM555 | 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FM557 | 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FM617 | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FM657 | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
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.