Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 02V029000

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum

MITSUBISHI FUSO TRK, AMER filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2002-01-29.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V029000

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum
Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI FUSO TRK, AMER
Vehicles affected
836
Reported to NHTSA
2002-01-29
Owners notified
2002-02-15

Defect description

ON SOME HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, THE VACUUM PUMP SHAFT BREAKS DUE TO INSUFFICIENT HEAT TREATMENT.

Safety risk

IF THE SHAFT BREAKS, BRAKING DISTANCE WOULD BE EXTENDED DUE TO THE LACK OF BRAKE BOOSTER FUNCTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE VACUUM PUMP SHAFT ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK AT 1-856-467-4500.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
MITSUBISHI FUSO FE6402001

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.