MITSUBISHI FEC7T 2021: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V645000

Make Model Year
MITSUBISHI FEC7T 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-11-15 2020-10-19 2020-10-20

Manufacturers Involved: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: C10118

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2873

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

If loss of vacuum occurs, power brake assist may become inoperable, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.