Recall 02V029000: 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FE640

Report received

Jan 29, 2002

Manufacturer

Mitsubishi fuso trk, amer

Potentially affected

836vehicles

Model years

2001

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On some heavy duty trucks, the vacuum pump shaft breaks due to insufficient heat treatment.

Possible consequence

If the shaft breaks, braking distance would be extended due to the lack of brake booster function, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the vacuum pump shaft assembly. Owner notification began february 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi fuso truck at 1-856-467-4500.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FE6401 complaints