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Mitsubishi Fuso FK61F Recall 06V195: Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift

NHTSA campaign 06V195, reported June 6, 2006, 1,045 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 06V195MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
Problem
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (A/T) SELECTOR LEVER MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MACHINED ALLOWING EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE LEVER, CAUSING IMPROPER ENGAGEMENT OF THE "P" RANGE (PARK).
Risk
THE TRANSMISSION COULD REMAIN IN THE "R" RANGE (REVERSE) AFTER SHIFTING THE VEHICLE INTO PARK ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL, CAUSING A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE A/T CONTROL LEVER ASSEMBLY, A/T SHIFT CONTROL CABLE AND PROPER PARKING PROCEDURES LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 16, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 856-467-4500.
Notes
MITSUBISHI FUSO RECALL NO. C1000720.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO 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.

Affected vehicles

Mitsubishi Fuso FK61F20052006
Mitsubishi Fuso FM61F20052006
Mitsubishi Fuso FM64F20052006