2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FH617 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FH617 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Structure (1 report).

1Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your FH617?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FH617 recalls

Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing

Recall 03V278Aug 1, 20031,913 vehicles affected

Most common 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FH617 problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Structure1
Service Brakes1
Power Train1

What owners report

2012-07-30, Structure
DRIVER RETURNED TO SHOP WITH AN ISSUE WITH THE BRAKE ALARM SOUNDING, FOUND FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH. WE CRAWLED UNDER THE TRUCK AND FOUND A DAMAGED BRAKE LINE. FOUND DAMAGED CROSS MEMBER WHICH CAUSED BRAKE LINE TO FAIL. WE BEGAN TO FURTHER INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND WAS HORRIFIED AT WHAT WE FOUND (PICTURES ATTACHED). TRUCK WAS IMMEDIATELY TAKEN OFF THE ROAD AND OUT OF SERVICE. FRAME SHOWED SIGNS OF SURFACE RUST BUT RAPIDLY DECOMPOSED OVER THE PAST YEAR TO THE POINT PIECES ARE CRUMBLING FROM THE FRAME AND SECTIONS OF THE FRAME AND CROSS MEMBERS ARE NOW MISSING. THE FRAME, CROSSMEMBERS, AND RIVETS ARE HEAVILY DECOMPOSED WHILE BRACKETS HOLDING SUSPENSION, FUEL TANK, EXHAUST , DRIVE SH

2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FH617 questions

Does the 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FH617 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FH617: Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FH617?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (1), Service Brakes (1), Power Train (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FH617 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.

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