1996-2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FE639, Mitsubishi Fuso FE640 and others recall: linkage and cable

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on December 3, 2004. It covers about 18,094 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 18,094
reported: Dec 3, 2004
owners notified: Jan 13, 2005

Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 04V571000

Affected vehicles

Mitsubishi Fuso FE639 1996-2001 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001
Mitsubishi Fuso FE640 2001 2001
Mitsubishi Fuso FE649 1996-2001 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001

Questions about recall 04V571000

Is there a recall on the 1996-2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FE639, Mitsubishi Fuso FE640 and others linkage and cable?

Yes. Recall 04V571000, reported on December 3, 2004, covers about 18,094 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 04V571000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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