Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V477000 Reported October 7, 2004

Mitsubishi fuso/front hub bearing

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. · Suspension · 2,892 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
04V477000
Manufacturer Campaign
C0021113
Component
Suspension
Vehicles Affected
2,892
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 7, 2004

Defect Summary

On certain trucks using an f060t or f070t front axle, the front wheel hub outer bearing lock nut may have been improperly tightened during assembly, and an insufficient amount of grease may have been applied to the outer bearing.

Safety Consequence

These conditions could result in the outer bearing generating excessive heat and/or breaking, causing the vehicle to become disabled. the excessive heat could cause a fire.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the inner and outer front wheel hub bearings, and replace any bearing with signs of damage. the recall began on october 28, 2004. owners should contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-856-467-4500.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 04V477000 or campaign C0021113.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 04V477000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 04V477000?

NHTSA recall 04V477000 was issued by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. on October 7, 2004. It addresses: Mitsubishi fuso/front hub bearing. The recall affects approximately 2,892 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V477000 or the manufacturer campaign number C0021113. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.