recall information
Recall number
REC-003197
PRA number
2008/10178
Campaign number
RC0208ROSAJOINT
Original published date
make and model information
Make
MITSUBISHI FUSO
Model
Rosa Bus
Affected units
2,685
What are the defects?
Under certain specific vehicle operating conditions, the upper front ball joints of affected Rosa buses have been found to have insufficient strength. In extreme cases this could result in ball joint failure and loss of control of the bus steering.
What are the hazards?
Malfunction
What should consumers do?
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation will write to owners of all affected vehicles. If you have sold the vehicle, please contact Mitsubishi Fuso with the new owners details by fax: (03) 9566 6223 or e-mail: campaigns@daimler.com
Supplier details
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
