Recall 15V504000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

Report Date
20150811
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Affected Vehicles
11 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2012 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC52
2012 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC72
2012 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC92
2013 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC52
2013 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC72
2013 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC92
2014 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC52
2014 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC72
2014 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC92
2015 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC52
2016 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC52

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.