NHTSA Campaign 95V100000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Issued by MITSUBISHI FUSO TRK, AMER · Reported May 18, 1995 · 2,971 vehicles affected
What's wrong
THE WELDED JOINTS CONNECTING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER MUFFLER AND THE EXHAUST PIPE WAS INFERIOR. THE WELD CAN CRACK UNDER NORMAL OPERATION.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE EMISSION GAS LEAKAGE AND POSSIBLY COULD RESULT IN THE MUFFLER ASSEMBLY FALLING ONTO THE ROADWAY AND CAUSING A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MUFFLER ASSEMBLY.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MITSUBISHI FUSO | FE439 | 1994 | 2,971 |
| MITSUBISHI FUSO | FE439 | 1995 | 2,971 |
| MITSUBISHI FUSO | FE449 | 1994 | 2,971 |
| MITSUBISHI FUSO | FE449 | 1995 | 2,971 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 95V100000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.