NHTSA Recall 05V451000: Engine and engine cooling
MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,848 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Mitsubishi Fuso FE640.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V451000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R3150410 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Report received | October 4, 2005 |
| Owner notification | December 20, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain medium duty trucks, the cylinder head idler gear shaft bolt may have been insufficiently tightened during initial assembly. Continued operation in this condition could cause the bolt to loosen, resulting in abnormal noise from improper gear alignment.
Safety risk
The bolt could break, causing the engine to stall and not restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will check the idler shaft bolt. If the bolt cannot be removed by hand, a modified idler shaft bolt will be installed. If the bolt is loose enough to be removed by hand, a new idler gear, idler shaft, and a modified idler shaft bolt will be installed. The recall began on december 20, 2005. Owners may contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-856-467-4500.
Notes
Mitsubishi fuso recall no. R3150410.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V451000
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.