NHTSA Recall 08V224000: Automatic transmission (power train)
MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 15,549 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Mitsubishi Fuso FE639.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V224000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | C1003610 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Report received | May 16, 2008 |
| Owner notification | August 6, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Mitsubishi fuso is recalling 15,549 my 1999-2004 fe639, fe649, and fg639 trucks; my 2001-2004 fe640, and my 2003-2004 fh210 trucks equipped with automatic transmissions. Normal heat emanating from the exhaust pipe may cause the automatic transmission shift linkage to deform. The effort required to operate the automatic transmission shift control lever may increase if the linkage binds due to the deformation.
Safety risk
The shift control lever may become inoperative, or the physical shift lever position on the shift lever housing gear indicator may not match the actual gear selection at the transmission.
Remedy
Dealers will install a modified automatic transmission shift control lever assembly free of charge. The recall began on august 6, 2008. Owners may contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-856-467-4500.
Notes
Mitsubishi fuso recall no. C1003610.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 08V224000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Fuso FE639 | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FE640 | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FE649 | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FG639 | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FH210 | 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.