Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #02V029000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V029000 by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.. Includes 836 affected units, MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK/VACUUM PUMP ASSEMBLY, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On some heavy duty trucks, the vacuum pump shaft breaks due to insufficient heat treatment.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V029000

Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2002-01-29T00:00:00

Subject: Mitsubishi fuso truck/vacuum pump assembly

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potentially Affected Units: 836

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On some heavy duty trucks, the vacuum pump shaft breaks due to insufficient heat treatment.

Consequence Summary: If the shaft breaks, braking distance would be extended due to the lack of brake booster function, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-396v-ggga.rpi7

NHTSA ID: 02V029000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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