Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Trucks, The Cable End Of The Parking Brake Cable, Where It Attaches To The Parking Brake Lever, Is Designed Improperly. Repeated Normal Parking Brake Operation May Cause The Cable End To Become Improperly Seated In The Parking Brake Lever Groove.
Make Of Vehicle
MITSUBISHI FUSO
Model Of Vehicle
FE639
Year
1997
Recall Campaign Number
04V571000
Component Description
Parking Brake:Conventional:Mechanical:Linkage And Cable
Effect Of Defect
In This Condition, The Parking Brake Cable May Bend And Break Due To Fatigue. The Parking Brake May Become Inoperative And The Truck May Roll And Cause A Crash, Property And Personal Injuries.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Parking Brake Cable For Bending Or Damage At The Cable End And Install A Modified Parking Brake Cable Assembly If The Cable Is Bent Or Damaged At The Cable End. If No Bending Or Damage Exists, Dealers Will Install A Cable Retainer On The Cable End Of The Parking Brake Cable. The Recall Began On January 13, 2005. Owners Should Contact Mitsubishi Fuso At 1-877-711-0707.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19950221
End Of Manufacture
20010329
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
18094
Date Owners Notified
20050113
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20041203
Make Campaign Number
C0021610