NHTSA recall 05V093000
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Mitsubishi Fuso FG84D
Reported Mar 15, 20053 vehicles affectedMITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.Maker’s number C0027020Built Sep 4, 2004 – Sep 16, 2004
The defect
On certain trucks, the brake master cylinder piston cups may have been manufactured with a defect in the rubber surface. residue may have invaded the piston cups during the master cylinder manufacturing process. the residue could stick to the cups and cause them to crack during normal braking operation.
The risk
A crack in the piston cup could affect the truck's braking ability, and cause a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will install a modified brake master cylinder assembly. the recall began on april 21, 2005. owners may contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-856-467-4500.