Power assist: vacuumRecall 20V-645 · Mitsubishi Fuso vehicles
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. recall 20V-645 covers 2,873 Mitsubishi Fuso vehicles for a power assist: vacuum problem, reported to NHTSA on October 19, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q3) shows 66% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V645000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 FEC7T, FECZT, and FEC9T vehicles. The brake booster vacuum pump assembly may be affected by heat radiating off the exhaust manifold during normal engine operation. This heat can cause the diaphragm in the pump to crack, resulting in loss of vacuum in the vacuum pump.
The risk
If loss of vacuum occurs, power brake assist may become inoperable, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the vacuum pump and install exhaust heat shields, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2021. Owners may contact MFTA customer service at 1-877-711-0707.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
66%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.