Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V411000 Reported September 15, 2005

Idler gear bushing

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. · N/A · 301 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05V411000
Manufacturer Campaign
R3150510
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
301
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 15, 2005

Defect Summary

On certain trucks, the cylinder head idler gear bushing may have been improperly machined, causing excessive stress on the cylinder head gear shaft.

Safety Consequence

Continued operation in this condition could cause the idler gear shaft flange to break and generate abnormal engine noise and/or engine oil leaks. in the worst case, the engine could stall and would not restart, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will measure the inside diameter of the cylinder head idler gear bushing. if the bushing is out of specification, dealers will replace the idler gear bushing, idler gear shaft, and idler gear assembly free of charge. the recall began on december 20, 2005. owners may 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 05V411000 or campaign R3150510.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 05V411000

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

What is recall 05V411000?

NHTSA recall 05V411000 was issued by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. on September 15, 2005. It addresses: Idler gear bushing. The recall affects approximately 301 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V411000 or the manufacturer campaign number R3150510. 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.