NHTSA Recall 07V138000: Engine and engine cooling
MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 8,712 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Mitsubishi Fuso FE640.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V138000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | C1002210 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Report received | March 26, 2007 |
| Owner notification | August 13, 2007 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain trucks, the cylinder head idler gear bushing may have been improperly machined, causing excessive stress on the cylinder head idler gear shaft. Continued operating in this condition could cause the idler gear shaft flange to break and generate abnormal engine noise or engine oil leaks.
Safety risk
The engine could stall and would not restart increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
On vehicles with less than 15,000 miles, if the idler gear and bushing assembly, idler gear shaft and bolt will be replaced. If the mileage is more than 15,000 miles, the inside diameter of the idler gear bushing will be measured and if the bushing measures more than 32.043mm (1.262"), the idler gear and bushing assembly, idler gear shaft and bolt will be replaced. The recall began on august 13, 2007. Owners may contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-856-467-4500.
Notes
Mitsubishi fuso recall no. C1002210.customers may 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 07V138000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Fuso FE640 | 2001, 2002, 2004 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FE83D | 2005 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FE84D | 2005, 2006 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FE85D | 2005, 2006 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FG84D | 2005, 2006 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FH210 | 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.