Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52, FEC72, FEC92 (2012-2016): Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 15V504000 · Aug 11, 2015 · Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
7,104
vehicles affected
7,104
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15V504000
- Date
- Aug 11, 2015
- Maker
- Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 7,104
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic > Foundation components > Disc > Pads
- Model years
- 2012-2016
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 FEC52 vehicles manufactured February 3, 2011, to March 31, 2015, and 2012-2013 FEC72 and FEC92 vehicles manufactured February 3, 2011, to January 9, 2013. The affected vehicles have brake pad shims that may rust or corrode after exposure to snow and ice melting chemicals that have been applied to roadways.
What can happen
Rust or corrosion will result in swelling of the shims causing an increased brake pedal stroke. The extra brake travel may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
MFTA will notify owners, and dealers will replace any steel brake pad shims with stainless steel shims, free of charge. The recall began on October 6, 2015. Owners may call MFTA customer service at 1-877-711-0707. MFTA's number for this recall is C1008010.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 11 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Fuso | FEC52 | 2012-2016 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso | FEC72 | 2012-2014 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso | FEC92 | 2012-2014 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 15V504000?
3 models: Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52 (2012-2016), Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72 (2012-2014), Mitsubishi Fuso FEC92 (2012-2014), about 7,104 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 15V504000?
MFTA will notify owners, and dealers will replace any steel brake pad shims with stainless steel shims, free of charge. The recall began on October 6, 2015. Owners may call MFTA customer service at 1-877-711-0707. MFTA's number for this recall is C1008010.
What can happen?
Rust or corrosion will result in swelling of the shims causing an increased brake pedal stroke. The extra brake travel may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.