Recall
Mitsubishi Fuso Fe439 — 96V235000
NHTSA ID
96V235000
Make
Mitsubishi Fuso
Model
Fe439
Years Affected
1994
Recall Date
1996-11-14
Component
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Units Affected
4,471
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.