CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The brake booster vacuum pump assembly can be affected by heat radiating from the exhaust manifold during normal engine operation. This heat can crack the diaphragm inside the pump, causing a loss of vacuum.
If vacuum is lost, power brake assist may stop working. Without power assist, the brakes become much harder to press, which increases the risk of a crash.
Authorized dealers will replace the vacuum pump and install exhaust heat shields at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2021. You can also contact Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America customer service at 1-877-711-0707, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mitsubishi Fuso FEC7T | 201920202021 |
|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Fuso FEC9T | 201920202021 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso Feczt | 201920202021 |