Mitsubishi Fuso FE640 recalls and problems

9 recalls and 1 owner complaint for 4 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
9
Complaints
1
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0

Choose a model year

Mitsubishi Fuso FE640 by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2004 FE640600000
2003 FE640400000
2002 FE640600000
2001 FE640810001

Most reported Mitsubishi Fuso FE640 problems

Problem areaReports
Power Train1

All Mitsubishi Fuso FE640 recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
08V-224May 16, 20082001–2004Power TrainMitsubishi fuso is recalling 15,549 my 1999-2004 fe639, fe649, and fg639 trucks; my 2001-2004 fe640, and my 2003-2004 fh210 trucks equipped with automatic transmissions.
07V-138Mar 26, 20072001–2002, 2004Engine and Engine CoolingOn certain trucks, the cylinder head idler gear bushing may have been improperly machined, causing excessive stress on the cylinder head idler gear shaft.
05V-451Oct 4, 20052001–2002Engine and Engine CoolingOn certain medium duty trucks, the cylinder head idler gear shaft bolt may have been insufficiently tightened during initial assembly.
05V-411Sep 15, 20052004Engine and Engine CoolingOn certain trucks, the cylinder head idler gear bushing may have been improperly machined, causing excessive stress on the cylinder head gear shaft.
05V-304Jun 29, 20052001–2004Power TrainOn certain medium duty trucks, rust build-up on the automatic transmission (A/t) shift linkage may cause the linkage to bind.
05V-303Jun 29, 20052001–2004Engine and Engine CoolingOn certain medium duty trucks, the rear engine support bracket is composed of materials of insufficient strength.
04V-570Dec 3, 20042001–2004Fuel System, GasolineOn certain trucks, the rubber portion of the fuel injection pipe clamps could deteriorate.
04V-571Dec 3, 20042001Parking BrakeOn certain trucks, the cable end of the parking brake cable, where it attaches to the parking brake lever, is designed improperly.
02V-029Jan 29, 20022001Service Brakes, HydraulicOn some heavy duty trucks, the vacuum pump shaft breaks due to insufficient heat treatment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Mitsubishi Fuso FE640?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FE640 has the most reports (1). Check the 2001 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Mitsubishi Fuso FE640 have?

NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls covering Mitsubishi Fuso FE640 model years 2001–2004.

What are the most common Mitsubishi Fuso FE640 problems?

Owners report power train problems most often.