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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 04V571📅 Dec 3, 2004

2000–2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FE639 & 2000–2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649 + 1 more recall: brakes

⚠️ What's 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.

💥 The 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.

🔧 The fix

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 fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
04V571000
Manufacturer recall #
C0021610
Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
18,094
Component
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
Owner phone
1-877-711-0707
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 13, 2005
Built
Feb 21, 1995 – Feb 22, 2001
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Mitsubishi fuso recall no. C0021610.customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 04V571 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 04V571?

2000–2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FE639 & 2000–2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649 + 1 more. 18,094 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Mitsubishi Fuso dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-877-711-0707.