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.
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America – REAR AXLE HOUSING BRAKE CONNECTOR JOINT
| Report Received Date | 06/07/2006 |
| NHTSA ID | 06V196000 |
| Consequence Summary | THE BRAKE PIPE COULD CRACK, ALLOWING BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK, DECREASING BRAKING PERFORMANCE AND CAUSING A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | C1000810 |
| Potentially Affected | 69 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=06V196000) |
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