NHTSA Recall 05V093000
Filed by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.. Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Reported 2005-03-15. An estimated 3 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PISTON CUPS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH A DEFECT IN THE RUBBER SURFACE. RESIDUE MAY HAVE INVADED THE PISTON CUPS DURING THE MASTER CYLINDER MANUFACTURING PROCESS. THE RESIDUE COULD STICK TO THE CUPS AND CAUSE THEM TO CRACK DURING NORMAL BRAKING OPERATION.
Risk
A CRACK IN THE PISTON CUP COULD AFFECT THE TRUCK'S BRAKING ABILITY, AND CAUSE A CRASH.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 21, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 1-856-467-4500.
Manufacturer campaign number: C0027020
Notes
MITSUBISHI FUSO RECALL NO. C0027010.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.