1997 Mitsubishi Fuso FK61F problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1997 Mitsubishi Fuso FK61F — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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How does 1997 compare to other FK61F years?

FK61F NHTSA complaints by model year, 1997 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 1997 Mitsubishi Fuso FK61F have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

09E010000LightingMarch 30, 2009 · 156 units

Defect

MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA (MFTA) IS RECALLING 156 HALOGEN SEALED BEAM HIGH BEAM HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD BETWEEN OCTOBER 24, 2007 AND DECEMBER 2, 2008 FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCKS. THESE LAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE SAE STANDARDS OR RECOMMENDED PRACTICES REFERENCED IN TABLE I OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Consequence

THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE DEATHS AND INJURIES FROM MOTOR VEHICLE CRASHES BY PROVIDING ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION OF THE ROADWAY.

Remedy

MFTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 15, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MFTA AT 1-856-467-4500.

1997 Mitsubishi Fuso FK61F — common questions

Is the 1997 Mitsubishi Fuso FK61F reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1997 Mitsubishi Fuso FK61F have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1997 Mitsubishi Fuso FK61F. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 1997 compare to other FK61F years?

Does the 1997 Mitsubishi Fuso FK61F have recalls?

1997 Mitsubishi Fuso FK61F — common questions

Is the 1997 Mitsubishi Fuso FK61F reliable?

Does the 1997 Mitsubishi Fuso FK61F have recalls?

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