The problem
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.
Contacts
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).
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Mitsubishi Fuso dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 04V571000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.