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HighNHTSA·20V645000·Announced 2020-10-19

Mitsubishi Fuso Trucks Recalled for Brake Booster Vacuum Pump Defect

Mitsubishi Fuso is recalling 2019-2021 FEC7T, FEC9T, and FECZT trucks because heat from the exhaust manifold may crack the brake booster vacuum pump diaphragm, potentially disabling power brake assist.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake system) that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any deaths or serious injuries, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 FEC7T, FEC9T, and FECZT vehicles. The recall involves 2,873 vehicles where 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 a loss of vacuum in the vacuum pump. If this occurs, power brake assist may become inoperable, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will replace the vacuum pump and install exhaust heat shields free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 15, 2021. Owners may contact MFTA customer service at 1-877-711-0707 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC7T, FEC9T, FECZT
Brand
MITSUBISHI FUSO
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
2,873

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • FEC7T
  • FEC9T
  • FECZT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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