Recalls for your 1995 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe449

Recalls for 1995 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe449

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2 recalls found.
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DEFECT #1 - PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL


Posted on: 1996-11-27
Description
Vehicle description: 1994 models are only in the state of california.  The material hardness of the parking brake ratchet bar was greater than that of its mating part, the parking pawl.

Consequence
If the parking brake is repeatedly released before the ratchet bar and the parking pawl have completely disengaged, the pawl could wear causing loss of the parking brake.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the parking brake ratchet bar assembly.

Notes
Owner notification began december 11, 1996.  Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-800-829-3876.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

DEFECT #2 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR


Posted on: 1995-05-22
Description
The welded joints connecting the catalytic converter muffler and the exhaust pipe was inferior.  The weld can crack under normal operation.

Consequence
This condition could cause emission gas leakage and possibly could result in the muffler assembly falling onto the roadway and causing a traffic accident.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the muffler assembly.

Notes
System: exhaust; catalytic converter system.vehicle description: class 3 trucks, gross vehicle weight rating from 11,600to 13,500 lbs.  Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonble time, please contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-800-829-3876.  Also contact thenational highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-800-424-9393.