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1989 Mitsubishi Fuso FE434: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1989 Mitsubishi Fuso FE434. The newest campaign is 04V522000. NHTSA received the report on 3 Nov 2004. The NHTSA record gives the component Steering / Linkages / Knuckle / Spindle / Arm. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 04V522000, in the NHTSA record

Dealers will install and modify the steering knuckle arm assembly, inspect toe-in and adjust if necessary. The recall began on january 13, 2005. Owners should contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-877-711-0707.
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Recall campaigns

2 campaigns, newest first. 5,393 units in total.

  1. 04V522000Received . 4,184 units.

    Steering / Linkages / Knuckle / Spindle / Arm

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    On certain trucks,the steering system knuckle arm was designed with an insufficient strength margin. Repeated steering operation while stationary, or normal vehicle operation that requires frequent repeated steering operation, could cause the knuckle arm to crack.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the knuckle arm cracks, the vehicle's steering control could become inoperative, causing a crash without warning.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will install and modify the steering knuckle arm assembly, inspect toe-in and adjust if necessary. The recall began on january 13, 2005. Owners should contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-877-711-0707.

    Report filed by MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number R3127810. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 90V198000Received . 1,209 units.

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Routing of brake vacuum hose from the vacuum pump to the steel vacuum pipe could allow the hose to be pinched when cab assembly is raised or lowered.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    This would cause an increase in brake pedal effort, whichcould result in increased stopping distance and an accident.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Replace brake vacuum hose with new-style brake vacuum hose.

    Report filed by MITSUBISHI AMERICA.

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

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Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 19872
  2. 19881
  3. 19892
  4. 19901

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 1989 Mitsubishi Fuso FE434: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/mitsubishi-fuso/fe434/1989/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
30 Sep 2026
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1989 Mitsubishi Fuso FE434?
5,393 units in 2 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Mitsubishi Fuso FE434 have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the Mitsubishi Fuso FE434, model years 1987 to 1990. 2 of them name the 1989 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1989 Mitsubishi Fuso FE434 open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.