Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 90V-198 · Mitsubishi Fuso vehicles
MITSUBISHI AMERICA recall 90V-198 covers 1,209 Mitsubishi Fuso vehicles for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on December 11, 1990.
Source: NHTSA recall 90V198000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ROUTING OF BRAKE VACUUM HOSE FROM THE VACUUM PUMP TO THE STEEL VACUUM PIPE COULD ALLOW THE HOSE TO BE PINCHED WHEN CAB ASSEMBLY IS RAISED OR LOWERED.
The risk
THIS WOULD CAUSE AN INCREASE IN BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT, WHICHCOULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE AND AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
REPLACE BRAKE VACUUM HOSE WITH NEW-STYLE BRAKE VACUUM HOSE.
SYSTEM: BRAKE VACUUM HOSE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS WITH 4D310AT2 INTERCOOLED ENGINES.
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 May 1, 1989 to May 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.