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Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72 Recall 15V504: Brake pad shims can rust, lengthening stopping distance

NHTSA campaign 15V504, reported August 11, 2015, 7,104 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Brake pad shims on these trucks can rust or corrode after exposure to road salt and other snow and ice melting chemicals. As the shims swell, the brake pedal can travel farther before the brakes engage, which means the truck may need more distance to stop.

This extra stopping distance raises the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware that the brakes may feel different than usual and that a longer pedal travel is a warning sign.

The remedy is free. Authorized dealers will replace any steel brake pad shims with stainless steel shims at no charge. Owners can call Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America customer service at 1-877-711-0707 (recall number C1008010) and should check their vehicle identification number for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 15V504Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Problem
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 FEC52 vehicles manufactured February 3, 2011, to March 31, 2015, and 2012-2013 FEC72 and FEC92 vehicles manufactured February 3, 2011, to January 9, 2013. The affected vehicles have brake pad shims that may rust or corrode after exposure to snow and ice melting chemicals that have been applied to roadways.
Risk
Rust or corrosion will result in swelling of the shims causing an increased brake pedal stroke. The extra brake travel may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MFTA will notify owners, and dealers will replace any steel brake pad shims with stainless steel shims, free of charge. The recall began on October 6, 2015. Owners may call MFTA customer service at 1-877-711-0707. MFTA's number for this recall is C1008010.
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.

Affected vehicles

Mitsubishi Fuso FEC5220122013201420152016
Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72201220132014
Mitsubishi Fuso FEC92201220132014