Safety Recall NHTSA · 07V138000 Reported March 26, 2007

Idler gear shaft flange

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. · N/A · 8,712 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
07V138000
Manufacturer Campaign
C1002210
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
8,712
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 26, 2007

Defect Summary

On certain trucks, the cylinder head idler gear bushing may have been improperly machined, causing excessive stress on the cylinder head idler gear shaft. continued operating in this condition could cause the idler gear shaft flange to break and generate abnormal engine noise or engine oil leaks.

Safety Consequence

The engine could stall and would not restart increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

On vehicles with less than 15,000 miles, if the idler gear and bushing assembly, idler gear shaft and bolt will be replaced. if the mileage is more than 15,000 miles, the inside diameter of the idler gear bushing will be measured and if the bushing measures more than 32.043mm (1.262"), the idler gear and bushing assembly, idler gear shaft and bolt will be replaced. the recall began on august 13, 2007. 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 07V138000 or campaign C1002210.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 07V138000

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

What is recall 07V138000?

NHTSA recall 07V138000 was issued by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. on March 26, 2007. It addresses: Idler gear shaft flange. The recall affects approximately 8,712 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 07V138000 or the manufacturer campaign number C1002210. 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.