Defect Description For Recall
Routing Of Brake VacuUM Hose From The VacuUM Pump To The Steel VacuUM Pipe Could Allow The Hose To Be Pinched When Cab Assembly Is Raised Or Lowered.
Make Of Vehicle
MITSUBISHI FUSO
Model Of Vehicle
FE434
Year
1990
Recall Campaign Number
90V198000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Effect Of Defect
This Would Cause An Increase In Brake Pedal Effort, Whichcould Result In Increased Stopping Distance And An Accident.
Fix Defect
Replace Brake VacuUM Hose With New-Style Brake VacuUM Hose.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mitsubishi America
Start Of Manufacture
19890501
End Of Manufacture
19900501
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1209
Date Owners Notified
19901207
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
19901211