NHTSA Recall 05V093000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V093000; Date: Mar. 15, 2005
A crack in the piston cup could affect the truck's braking ability, and cause a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Mitsubishi Fuso Fg84d
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 3
Recall Summary:
On certain trucks, the brake master cylinder piston cups may have been manufactured with a defect in the rubber surface. Residue may have invaded the piston cups during the master cylinder manufacturing process. The residue could stick to the cups and cause them to crack during normal braking operation.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a modified brake master cylinder assembly. The recall began on April 21, 2005. Owners may contact Mitsubishi fuso at 1-856-467-4500.
Recall Notes:
Mitsubishi fuso recall no. C0027010. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 21, 2005
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