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.
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America – MITSUBISHI FUSO/PARKING BRAKE
| Report Received Date | 11/14/1996 |
| NHTSA ID | 96V235000 |
| Consequence Summary | 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. |
| Corrective Action | DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE RATCHET BAR ASSEMBLY. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 4471 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=96V235000) |
More Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America Recalls