Recall Detail
Ref No 10000308
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corporation
Vehicle Class Truck
Model/Type FV415, FV419, FV515, FV517, FV51J
Dealer (phone no) Sime Darby Motor Services Limited (Tel: 39138800)
Subject HDT Center bearing rest crack modification
Progress Running
Affected Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Click to open
Description of Defect, how it came to light, and possible consequences if ignored. As the strength of the propeller shaft center bearing rest on heavy-duty trucks is insufficient, there is a possibility that crack occur on the center bearing rest. If the truck is used in this condition continuously, the crack will be enlarged and the center bearing rest might be broken, letting the truck unable to drive.
Remedial Action 1. If the crack is not observed at the corner on the center bearing rest, stiffener is added to the center bearing rest.
2. If the crack is observed at the corner on the center bearing rest, the center bearing rest is replaced with new one and stiffener is added to the center bearing rest.
Build Dates April 1991- Nov 2008
Launch Date 26 April 2010
Tentative Date of Recall Completion 31 December 2010