Mitsubishi Fuso 1994–1995 Parking Brake recall
Recalled November 14, 1996 · NHTSA recall 96V235000 · Mitsubishi Fuso
Hazard
IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS REPEATEDLY RELEASED BEFORE THE RATCHET BAR AND THE PARKING PAWL HAVE COMPLETELY DISENGAGED, THE PAWL COULD WEAR CAUSING LOSS OF THE PARKING BRAKE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE RATCHET BAR ASSEMBLY.
Units
4,471 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1994 MODELS ARE ONLY IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. THE MATERIAL HARDNESS OF THE PARKING BRAKE RATCHET BAR WAS GREATER THAN THAT OF ITS MATING PART, THE PARKING PAWL.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE RATCHET BAR ASSEMBLY.
Product
Mitsubishi Fuso FE439 · Mitsubishi Fuso FE449 · Mitsubishi Fuso FH100
Manufacturer(s)
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →