CarRecallWatchThe 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649 has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (1 report).
2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649 recalls
Most common 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649 problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
What owners report
CHASSIS / FRAME IS TOTALLY DESTROYED / DETERIORATED FROM ROT / RUST. YOU CAN LITERALLY PULL THE STEEL APART WITH YOUR BARE HANDS. THIS IS NOT SURFACE RUST! THIS TRUCK IS UNSAFE TO BE ON THE ROAD. THIS IS NOT AN EXPECTED PROBLEM FOR TRUCK OF THIS AGE AND GONE UNDETECTED COULD HAVE CAUSED SERIOUS INJURY TO PEOPLE. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER WITH NO RESPONSE. *JS
CHASSIS / FRAME IS TOTALLY DETERIORATED FROM RUST WHICH DEVELOPED FROM WITHIN THE STEEL. NOT SURFACE RUST. BASICALLY IT HAS ROTTED AWAY MAKING THE TRUCK UNABLE TO CARRY A LOAD AND UNSAFE. THIS IS A 10 YEAR OLD HEAVY DUTY TRUCK THAT YOU CAN NOT DRIVE . YOU CAN DRIVE A HAMMER RIGHT THROUGH THE SUPERSTRUCTURE STEEL. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN FLEET MAINTAINED, UNDERCOATED. THE CHASSIS IS POWER WASHED REGULARLY AND PAINTED ANNUALLY. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER WITH ABSOLUTELY NO RESPONSE. BEING A TRUCK / FLEET OWNER FOR OVER 40 YEARS, THIS TRUCK HAS BEEN PULLED FROM SERVICE PREMATURELY BY AT LEAST 5-10 YEARS. *JS
2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649 questions
Does the 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649: Power Train:Automatic Transmission; Engine And Engine Cooling; Engine And Engine Cooling; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift; Parking Brake:Conventional:Mechanical:Linkage And Cable. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (1), Suspension (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.