Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: 1994 Models Are Only In The State Of California. The Material Hardness Of The Parking Brake Ratchet Bar Was Greater Than That Of Its Mating Part, The Parking Pawl.
Make Of Vehicle
MITSUBISHI FUSO
Model Of Vehicle
FE439
Year
1995
Recall Campaign Number
96V235000
Component Description
Parking Brake:Conventional
Effect Of Defect
If The Parking Brake Is Repeatedly Released Before The Ratchet Bar And The Parking Pawl Have Completely Disengaged, The Pawl Could Wear Causing Loss Of The Parking Brake.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Parking Brake Ratchet Bar Assembly.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Fuso Trk, Amer
Start Of Manufacture
19940408
End Of Manufacture
19950331
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4471
Date Owners Notified
19961211
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
19961114