Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Medium Duty Trucks, The Brake VacuUM Hose May Have Been Manufactured With Insufficient Wall Thickness Allowing The Hose To Collapse During Normal Vehicle Operation.
Make Of Vehicle
MITSUBISHI FUSO
Model Of Vehicle
FG84D
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
07V229000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Effect Of Defect
Continued Operation Of This Vehicle In This Condition Could (1) With Respect To The Fe83D Fe84D, And Fg84D Models, Restrict Proper Operation Of The Brake Power-Assist And Compromise Braking Performance; And (2) With Respect To The Fe85D Model, Restrict Proper Operation Of The Exhaust Brake System. Either Occurrence Could Lead To Compromised Braking Performance And Increased Braking Distances, Which Could Cause A Crash Without Warning.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Brake VacuUM Hose With A Hose Manufactured With Walls Of Proper Thickness. The Recall Began On August 20, 2007. Owners May Contact Mitsubishi Fuso At 1-856-467-3917.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20040804
End Of Manufacture
20050716
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5090
Date Owners Notified
20070820
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20070604
Make Campaign Number
C1002510