NHTSA Recall 15V504000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V504000; Date: Aug. 11, 2015
Rust or corrosion will result in swelling of the shims causing an increased brake pedal stroke. The extra brake travel may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52; 2013 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52; 2014 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52; 2015 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52; 2016 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52; 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72; 2013 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72; 2014 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72; 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC92; 2013 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC92; 2014 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC92
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:pads
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 7,104
Recall Summary:
Mitsubishi fuso truck of America, inc. (mfta) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 fec52 vehicles manufactured February 3, 2011, to March 31, 2015, and 2012-2013 fec72 and fec92 vehicles manufactured February 3, 2011, to January 9, 2013. The affected vehicles have brake pad shims that may rust or corrode after exposure to snow and ice melting chemicals that have been applied to roadways.
How to Fix:
Mfta will notify owners, and dealers will replace any steel brake pad shims with stainless steel shims, free of charge. The recall began on October 6, 2015. Owners may call mfta customer service at 1-877-711-0707. Mfta's number for this recall is c1008010.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 6, 2015
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