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2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FH617

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
1
Latest Jul 30, 2012
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Aug 1, 2003
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FH617, most frequently naming the body & structure, brakes and powertrain (other) categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 19 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Body & structure133.3%
  • Brakes133.3%
  • Powertrain (other)133.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
03V278000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

Aug 1, 2003
1,913 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS, THE FRONT HUB OUTER WHEEL BEARING MAY BECOME DAMAGED DUE TO IMPROPER LUBRICATION.
The risk: THIS COULD CAUSE SMOKE FROM THE AREA OF THE FRONT WHEEL HUB, OR THE VEHICLE COULD BECOME INOPERABLE DUE TO BEARING SEIZURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WHEEL HUB BEARINGS, AND IF THE BEARINGS SHOW A SIGN OF DAMAGE OR BREAKAGE, WILL REPLACE THE BEARING WITH A NEW ONE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 1-877-711-0707.
MITSUBISHI FUSO TRK, AMERView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Body & structureBrakesPowertrain (other)
Filed Jul 30, 2012

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 SHAFT, REAR END HOUSING, AND ENGINE HAVE MERE SURFACE RUST THAT WOULD COMMONLY BE SEEN ON A VEHICLE OF IT'S AGE. ATTACHED ALSO IS A PICTURE OF THE ORIGINAL MUFFLER THAT IS STILL ON THE TRUCK, ALONG WITH THE BRACKETS THAT HOLD IT IN PLACE. ONE WOULD THINK THIS WOULD RUST AND ROT AWAY LONG BEFORE THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THERE APPEARS TO BE A SERIOUS DEFECT IN THE MATERIAL USED ON THESE FRAME RAILS. A FEW OF US HAVE STARTED TO NETWORK TOGETHER TO TELL OUR STORIES AND THEY ALL APPEAR TO BE THE SAME. THIS TRUCK IS NOT USED FOR PLOWING, SANDING, OR HAULING ANY CORROSIVE MATERIALS. THIS ISSUE SEEMS TO BE FOUND IN TRUCKS RANGING FROM 2000 TO 2005 FROM THE INFORMATION I'VE BEEN ABLE TO GATHER FROM VARIOUS WEBSITES, BLOGS, AND SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES. MANY OF THESE TRUCKS MAY HAVE RUN THEIR COURSE ALREADY DUE TO HIGH MILEAGE AND USE, AND MAY HAVE BEEN RETIRED FROM SERVICE DUE TO THESE SAME ISSUES WE ARE HAVING, WHICH WERE ATTRIBUTED TO REASONS OTHER THEN DEFECTIVE MATERIALS. HOWEVER SOME CONSUMERS, AS IN OUR CASE, HAVE LOW MILES ON THEIR VEHICLE, PURCHASING SUCH A TRUCK WITH REASONABLE EXPECTATIONS THAT IT WOULD LAST MUCH LONGER THEN THE LIFE IT HAS GIVEN US. *TR

NHTSA ID
10468199
Incident
Jun 29, 2012
Mileage
97,085 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

DEALER LETTER

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.

TSB-23-00-004

STRUCTURE

This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.

TSB-23-00-001

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or 100 lbs.

DEALER LETTER

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.

TSB-21-00-010

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to provide instructions and Material Safety Data Sheets for Biosol 100 use.

TIN-21-00-003

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers reminding them of the importance of customer satisfaction.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Mitsubishi Fuso FH617 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2003020—
2002010—
2001Viewing110—
2000010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.