Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #04V571000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V571000 by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.. Includes 18,094 affected units, MITSUBISHI FUSO/PARKING BRAKE CABLE, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V571000

Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2004-12-03T00:00:00

Subject: Mitsubishi fuso/parking brake cable

Component: Parking Brake

Potentially Affected Units: 18,094

Details

MFR Campaign Number: C0021610

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 04V571000

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