ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PISTON CUPS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH A DEFECT IN THE RUBBER SURFACE. RESIDUE MAY HAVE INVADED THE PISTON CUPS DURING THE MASTER CYLINDER MANUFACTURING PROCESS. THE RESIDUE COULD STICK TO THE CUPS AND CAUSE THEM TO CRACK DURING NORMAL BRAKING OPERATION.
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America – BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
| Report Received Date | 03/15/2005 |
| NHTSA ID | 05V093000 |
| Consequence Summary | A CRACK IN THE PISTON CUP COULD AFFECT THE TRUCK'S BRAKING ABILITY, AND CAUSE A CRASH. |
| Corrective Action | DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 21, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 1-856-467-4500. |
| Recall Code | C0027020 |
| Potentially Affected | 3 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=05V093000) |
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