NHTSA Recall 07V229000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V229000; Date: Jun. 4, 2007
Continued operation of this vehicle in this condition could (1) with respect to the fe83d fe84d, and fg84d models, restrict proper operation of the brake power-assist and compromise braking performance; and (2) with respect to the fe85d model, restrict proper operation of the exhaust brake system. Either occurrence could lead to compromised braking performance and increased braking distances, which could cause a crash without warning.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe83d; 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe84d; 2006 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe84d; 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe85d; 2006 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe85d; 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso Fg84d; 2006 Mitsubishi Fuso Fg84d
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 5,090
Recall Summary:
On certain medium duty 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 replace the brake vacuum hose with a hose manufactured with walls of proper thickness. The recall began on August 20, 2007. Owners may contact Mitsubishi fuso at 1-856-467-3917.
Recall Notes:
Mitsubishi fuso recall no. C1002510. 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: Aug 20, 2007
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