1987 Mitsubishi Fuso Fk415 Recalls

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September 10th, 2004

NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V437000
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: S3026120
Manufactured Begin Date: January 14th, 1986
Manufactured End Date: January 10th, 1991
Date of Owner Notification: October 28th, 2005

Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE REBOUND CUSHION MAY STICK TO THE HOOK HINGE BRACKET, DUE TO IMPROPER RUBBER COMPOSITION OF THE CUSHION. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN THE HOOK PIN BRACKET REMAINING IN THE UP (CAB CLOSED) POSITION WHEN THE CAB LATCH IS UNLOCKED. WITH THE HOOK PIN BRACKET IN THE UP POSITION, THE CAB TILT LOCK SWITCH REMAINS CLOSED, IMPROPERLY INDICATING THAT THE CAB LATCH IS LOCKED.

Consequence Summary:
IF THE CAB LATCH IS UNLOCKED FOR ANY REASON, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CAB LOCK INDICATOR WILL NOT NOTIFY THE DRIVER THAT THE CAB TILT LOCK MECHANISM IS IN THE UNLOCKED POSITION. A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REBOUND CUSHION WITH A MODIFIED COMPONENT AND ADJUST THE CABLE TILT LOCK SWITCH AND BOTTOM BRACKET AT THE REAR CAB MOUNT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 28, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 1-877-711-0707.

Recall Notes:
MITSUBISHI FUSO RECALL NO. S3026120.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

February 10th, 1987

NHTSA Campaign Number: 87V004000
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: November 1st, 1985
Manufactured End Date: October 1st, 1986
Date of Owner Notification: January 20th, 1987

Defect Summary:
AIR PRESSURE INDICATOR LINE MAY BE IMPROPERLY SECURED TO THE FRAME AND COULD INTERFERE WITH THE SHIFT LINKAGE CAUSING A SMALL LEAK.

Consequence Summary:
LOW AIR PRESSURE COULD RESULT IN IMPAIRED BRAKINGPERFORMANCE.

Corrective Summary:
INSTALL ADDITIONAL RETAINING CLIPS TO AIR PRESSURE INDICATOR LINE; REPLACE LINE IF WEAR HAS TAKEN PLACE.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: BRAKE AIR PRESSURE INDICATOR PIPE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.

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