NHTSA Recall 10V319000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V319000; Date: Jul. 9, 2010
If water permeates during normal vehicle operation, the connector terminals could become corroded. This corrosion could affect the hydraulic motor circuit in such a manner that the motor would operate continuously, causing the motor to overheat and potentially result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe83d; 2009 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe83d; 2010 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe83d; 2008 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe84d; 2009 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe84d; 2010 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe84d; 2008 Mitsubishi Fuso Fg84d; 2009 Mitsubishi Fuso Fg84d; 2010 Mitsubishi Fuso Fg84d
Component: Service Brakes
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 3,652
Recall Summary:
Mitsubishi fuso (mfta) is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 fe83d, fe84d, and fg84d trucks manufactured from April 13, 2007 through December 24, 2009. The ground wire on affected vehicles equipped with an anti-lock brake system is positioned in such a manner that water could enter the wire casing and travel to the abs hydraulic unit connector.
How to Fix:
Mfta will notify owners and replace the ground sub harness with a waterproof harness free of charge. The safety recall began on August 4, 2010. Owners may contact mfta at 1-856-467-4500.
Recall Notes:
Mfta's recall campaign number is c1004210. Owners 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 4, 2010
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