Mitsubishi Fuso Recall 96V235000: Parking Brake, Conventional

NHTSA recall 96V235000 · announced November 14, 1996 · filed by Mitsubishi Fuso Trk, Amer · 4,471 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE RATCHET BAR ASSEMBLY.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 11, 1996. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 1-800-829-3876.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1994 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe439
• 1995 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe439
• 1994 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe449
• 1995 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe449
• 1995 Mitsubishi Fuso Fh100

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