NHTSA Recall 06V477000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V477000; Date: Dec. 20, 2006
Continued operation of the vehicle in this condition could restrict proper operation of the brake power-assist and compromise braking performance; or restrict proper operation of the exhaust brake system. Either occurrence could lead to compromised braking performance and increased braking distance, which could cause a crash without warning.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe84d; 2007 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe84d; 2006 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe85d; 2007 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe85d; 2006 Mitsubishi Fuso Fg84d; 2007 Mitsubishi Fuso Fg84d
Component: Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 5,466
Recall Summary:
On certain trucks, the brake vacuum hose may have been manufactured with insufficient wall thickness, allowing the hose to collapse during normal vehicle operation.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the brake vacuum hose and will replace the hose. The recall began on December 21, 2006. Owners may contact Mitsubishi fuso at 877-711-0707.
Recall Notes:
Mitsubishi fuso recall no. C1001810. 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: Dec 21, 2006
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