Mitsubishi Fuso Fe640 2001

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins

Below you will find all available information on the 2001 MITSUBISHI FUSO Fe640, manufacturered by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corporation.
The vehicle is described as a Single-unit straight truck or Cab-Chassis (GVWR range 10,001 to 19,500 lbs.).

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
MITSUBISHI FUSOJL6 JL7 JW6 JW7 Diesel
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Frequently Asked Questions
  • Where is the 2001 MITSUBISHI FUSO Fe640 produced?
     - The 2001 MITSUBISHI FUSO Fe640 is produced in Kawasaki-shi Kawasaki, Japan.
  • Are there recalls for the 2001 MITSUBISHI FUSO Fe640?
     - There are 17 recall(s) for the 2001 MITSUBISHI FUSO Fe640, additional information is below.
  • What is the GVWR of a 2001 MITSUBISHI FUSO Fe640?
     - The 2001 MITSUBISHI FUSO Fe640 has a GVWR of Class 4: 14,001 - 16,000 lb (6,350 - 7,258 kg) lbs.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 81397 [USA]: The purpose of this standard is to reduce deaths and injuries from motor vehicle crashes by providing adequate illumination of the roadway.

  • Recall 82015 [USA]: The shift control lever may become inoperative, or the physical shift lever position on the shift lever housing gear indicator may not match the actual gear selection at the transmission.

  • Recall 37401 [USA]: The engine could stall and would not restart increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 50027 [USA]: The bolt could break, causing the engine to stall and not restart, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 61536 [USA]: If the vehicle is continually operated in this condition, the bracket may break apart, causing the transmission to drop out of alignment with the drive train.

  • Recall 61559 [USA]: The effort required to operate the a/t shift control lever may increase if the linkage binds due to rust build-up. the shift control lever may become inoperative, or the physical shift lever position on the shift lever housing gear indicator may not match the actual gear selection at the transmission.

  • Recall 56305 [USA]: If this condition occurs in the area of the fuel injection pump, the engine starter could short circuit if the clamp drops onto the starter terminal. this could prevent the engine from starting. excessive heat from the short circuit could cause a fire.

  • Recall 56385 [USA]: In this condition, the parking brake cable may bend and break due to fatigue. the parking brake may become inoperative and the truck may roll and cause a crash, property and personal injuries.

  • Recall 2017 [USA]: If the shaft breaks, braking distance would be extended due to the lack of brake booster function, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 2008172 [Canada]: Engine

  • Recall 2007097 [Canada]: Engine

  • Recall 2005194 [Canada]: Powertrain

  • Recall 2005195 [Canada]: Engine

  • Recall 2005291 [Canada]: Engine

  • Recall 2004362 [Canada]: Fuel supply

  • Recall 2004372 [Canada]: Brakes

  • Recall 2002033 [Canada]: Brakes

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Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • DEALER LETTER - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: This is a dealer letter sent to dealers informing that mitsubishi technical training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
  • TSB-23-00-004 - STRUCTURE: This technical service bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
  • TSB-23-00-001 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: This technical service bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of the vehicle's gross veh
  • DEALER LETTER - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: This is a dealer letter sent to dealers informing that mitsubishi technical training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
  • TSB-21-00-010 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : This technical service bulletin was sent to dealers to provide instructions and material safety data sheets for biosol 100 use.
  • TIN-21-00-003 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : This technical information notice was sent to dealers reminding them of the importance of customer satisfaction.
  • TT-20-00-002 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Tech talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
  • TIN-20-42A-001 - EQUIPMENT: This technical information notice was sent to dealers informing that mmna has recently received information from mitsubishi motors corporation (mmc) about the effects of the waterborne (wb) paint process on mitsubishi vehicles.
  • TSB-20-42A-005 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: This technical service bulletin informs dealers they may find a stain or cloudy spot on the body panels after removing the transportation film.Due to improper installation of the film.This tsb instructs the dealers of the repair procedure f
  • 20-002 - POWER TRAIN: Subject: aisin transmission repeat failure diagnosis process models: fe639, fe640, fe649, fg639, fh210, fe83d, fe84d, and fe85d description: this process must be followed for any aisin transmission assembly that fails during the 12
  • TT194 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: This is a service newsletter (tech talk) that was sent out to dealers.
  • TTIndex12 - EQUIPMENT: This is an index of tech talk newsletter articles released in 2012.
  • TT193 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: This is a service newsletter (tech talk) that was sent out to dealers.
  • TT195 - POWER TRAIN: This is a service newsletter (tech talk) that was sent out to dealers.
  • TT192 - VISIBILITY: This is a service newsletter (tech talk) that was sent out to dealers.
  • TT191 - AIR BAGS: This is a service newsletter (tech talk) that was sent out to dealers.
  • TT218 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: This is a service newsletter (tech talk) that was sent out to dealers.
  • TT217 - SUSPENSION: This is a service newsletter (tech talk) that was sent out to dealers.
  • TSB-15-54-004 - EQUIPMENT: This tsb contains troubleshooting steps for diagnosis of various customer complaints relating to the audio system speakers in mitsubishi vehicles equipped with original equipment audio components.
  • SC-C-0040690 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS: Mitsubishi truck: dpf caution label. Enclosed is a replacement self adhesive diesel particulate filter (dpf) caution label to install over the existing label and a replacement dpf hang tag for the truck. The new label and hang tag better
  • 0009310 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: Product improvement campaign C0009310 - spv connector on top of the fuel injection pump and the chassis harness connector to the spv harness could become worn due to normal engine vibrations. 2001 and 2002 model year fe640 vehicles. *
NHTSA decoded information from VIN

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Variable Value
Body ClassIncomplete - Chassis Cab (Number of Cab Unknown)
Brake System TypeHydraulic
Cooling TypeAir
DisplacementCC4899.000
DisplacementCI298.9553223200934
DisplacementL4.899
Error Text0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Fuel Type PrimaryDiesel
GVWRClass 4: 14,001 - 16,000 lb (6,350 - 7,258 kg)
MakeMITSUBISHI FUSO
MakeID528
ManufacturerMITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC)
Manufacturer Id1052
ModelFE640
ModelID5753
Model Year2001
NCSA Body TypeSingle-unit straight truck or Cab-Chassis (GVWR range 10,001 to 19,500 lbs.)
NCSA MakeMitsubishi
NCSA ModelMedium/Heavy – COE, low entry
Plant CityKAWASAKI-SHI
Plant Company NameKawasaki-2
Plant CountryJAPAN
Plant StateKAWASAKI
TurboYes
VINJW6BHE1S01L002765
Vehicle DescriptorJW6BHE1S*1L
Vehicle TypeINCOMPLETE VEHICLE
Wheel Base Long137.40
Wheel Base Short125.98
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN None1 Dead20011020

The linkage that connect the range selector lever to the automatic transmission was not properly set by the manufacturer, as a result when the selector lever is placed in park the parking pawl will not fully mesh with the parking pawl gear which causes the vehicle to roll when in park, the consumer husband placed his vehicle in park, removed the key nd exited the vehicle, as a result of the vehicle failure the the vehicle rolled forward pinning him and ultimately killing him (mitsubishi fuso fe640t). *nlm

Common OBD-II Error Codes
  • C1003 [3] C1003
  • C1002 [1] C1002
  • C1000 [1] Manufacturer Controlled DTC
  • C0028 [1] ISO/SAE Reserved
  • C0021 [1] Brake Booster Performance (Subfault)
  • C0009 [1] ISO/SAE Reserved
Latest VINs Decoded for this Manufacturer
VIN Year Model Manufactured In
JW6BHE1S01L0027652001FE640KAWASAKI-SHI KAWASAKI, JAPAN
JW6BHH1S61L0079552001FE640KAWASAKI-SHI KAWASAKI, JAPAN
JW6BHH1S11L0041372001FE640KAWASAKI-SHI KAWASAKI, JAPAN
JW6BHH1SX1L004762001FE640KAWASAKI-SHI KAWASAKI, JAPAN
JW6BHH1SX1L0047662001FE640KAWASAKI-SHI KAWASAKI, JAPAN
JW6BHC1S11L0007372001FE640KAWASAKI-SHI KAWASAKI, JAPAN
JW6BHC1S31L0008842001FE640KAWASAKI-SHI KAWASAKI, JAPAN
JW6BHF1SX1L0010632001FE640KAWASAKI-SHI KAWASAKI, JAPAN
JW6BHH1S21L0007612001FE640KAWASAKI-SHI KAWASAKI, JAPAN
JW6BHH1S11L0009592001FE640KAWASAKI-SHI KAWASAKI, JAPAN
JW6BHF1571L0077122001FE640KAWASAKI-SHI KAWASAKI, JAPAN
JW6BHH1S91L0040802001FE640KAWASAKI-SHI KAWASAKI, JAPAN
JW6BHF1S21L0007332001FE640KAWASAKI-SHI KAWASAKI, JAPAN

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