Recall 04V571000: 1996–2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649 and 2 other models

Report received

Dec 3, 2004

Manufacturer

Mitsubishi fuso truck of america…

Potentially affected

18,094vehicles

Model years

1996–2001

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 certain trucks, the cable end of the parking brake cable, where it attaches to the parking brake lever, is designed improperly. Repeated normal parking brake operation may cause the cable end to become improperly seated in the parking brake lever groove.

Possible consequence

In this condition, the parking brake cable may bend and break due to fatigue. The parking brake may become inoperative and the truck may roll and cause a crash, property and personal injuries.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the parking brake cable for bending or damage at the cable end and install a modified parking brake cable assembly if the cable is bent or damaged at the cable end. If no bending or damage exists, dealers will install a cable retainer on the cable end of the parking brake cable. The recall began on january 13, 2005. Owners should contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-877-711-0707.

Affected model years

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

• 1996 Mitsubishi Fuso FE60 complaints
• 1997 Mitsubishi Fuso FE61 complaints
• 1998 Mitsubishi Fuso FE60 complaints
• 1999 Mitsubishi Fuso FE60 complaints
• 2000 Mitsubishi Fuso FE60 complaints
• 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FE60 complaints
• 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FE6401 complaints
• 1996 Mitsubishi Fuso FE6490 complaints
• 1997 Mitsubishi Fuso FE6490 complaints
• 1998 Mitsubishi Fuso FE6490 complaints
• 1999 Mitsubishi Fuso FE6491 complaints
• 2000 Mitsubishi Fuso FE6490 complaints
• 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FE6492 complaints