Mitsubishi Fuso Recall 90V198000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA recall 90V198000 · announced December 11, 1990 · filed by Mitsubishi America · 1,209 units affected

The problem

ROUTING OF BRAKE VACUUM HOSE FROM THE VACUUM PUMP TO THE STEEL VACUUM PIPE COULD ALLOW THE HOSE TO BE PINCHED WHEN CAB ASSEMBLY IS RAISED OR LOWERED.

The risk

THIS WOULD CAUSE AN INCREASE IN BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT, WHICHCOULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE AND AN ACCIDENT.

What to do

REPLACE BRAKE VACUUM HOSE WITH NEW-STYLE BRAKE VACUUM HOSE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: BRAKE VACUUM HOSE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS WITH 4D310AT2 INTERCOOLED ENGINES.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1989 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe434
• 1990 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe434
• 1989 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe444
• 1990 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe444
• 1989 Mitsubishi Fuso Fg434
• 1990 Mitsubishi Fuso Fg434

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.