Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V451000 Reported October 4, 2005

Idler shaft bolt

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. · N/A · 1,848 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05V451000
Manufacturer Campaign
R3150410
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
1,848
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 4, 2005

Defect Summary

On certain medium duty trucks, the cylinder head idler gear shaft bolt may have been insufficiently tightened during initial assembly. continued operation in this condition could cause the bolt to loosen, resulting in abnormal noise from improper gear alignment.

Safety Consequence

The bolt could break, causing the engine to stall and not restart, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will check the idler shaft bolt. if the bolt cannot be removed by hand, a modified idler shaft bolt will be installed. if the bolt is loose enough to be removed by hand, a new idler gear, idler shaft, and a modified idler shaft bolt will be installed. 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 05V451000 or campaign R3150410.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 05V451000

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

What is recall 05V451000?

NHTSA recall 05V451000 was issued by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. on October 4, 2005. It addresses: Idler shaft bolt. The recall affects approximately 1,848 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 05V451000 or the manufacturer campaign number R3150410. 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.