Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 06V-196 · Mitsubishi Fuso vehicles
MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC. recall 06V-196 covers 69 Mitsubishi Fuso vehicles for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on June 7, 2006.
Source: NHTSA recall 06V196000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 risk
THE BRAKE PIPE COULD CRACK, ALLOWING BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK, DECREASING BRAKING PERFORMANCE AND CAUSING A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
The fix
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.
MITSUBISHI FUSO RECALL NO. C1000810.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 16, 2006 to April 11, 2006. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.