Mitsubishi Fuso FE83D, FE84D, FE85D, FG84D (2005-2006): Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 07V229000 · Jun 4, 2007 · Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
5,090
vehicles affected
5,090
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07V229000
- Date
- Jun 4, 2007
- Maker
- Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 5,090
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic > Foundation components > Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Model years
- 2005-2006
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 7 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Fuso | FE83D | 2005 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso | FE84D | 2005-2006 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso | FE85D | 2005-2006 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso | FG84D | 2005-2006 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 07V229000?
4 models: Mitsubishi Fuso FE83D (2005), Mitsubishi Fuso FE84D (2005-2006), Mitsubishi Fuso FE85D (2005-2006) and 1 more, about 5,090 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 07V229000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.