NHTSARecalled Jun 7, 2006 · #06V196000
REAR AXLE HOUSING BRAKE CONNECTOR JOINT
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF WELD MATERIAL MAY BE PRESENT ON THE REAR AXLE HOUSING AT THE JOINT RETAINER. THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE JOINT RETAINER AND BRAKE CONNECTOR MAY BE BEYOND SPECIFICATION AND COULD CAUSE THE ATTACHING BOLT TO LOOSEN ALLOWING THE BRAKE PIPE TO VIBRATE. THE BRAKE PIPE COULD CRACK, ALLOWING BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK, DECREASING BRAKING PERFORMANCE AND CAUSING A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Product details
- Product
- REAR AXLE HOUSING BRAKE CONNECTOR JOINT
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
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What you should do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE WELD MATERIAL AND REPAIR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 14, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 856-467-3917.