Mitsubishi Fuso FG84D, FE84D +1 more: Service brakes — hydraulic

Affects Mitsubishi Fuso FG84D, FE84D, FE83D · 2008–2010 — about 4K vehicles.

The hazard

IF WATER PERMEATES DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION, THE CONNECTOR TERMINALS COULD BECOME CORRODED. THIS CORROSION COULD AFFECT THE HYDRAULIC MOTOR CIRCUIT IN SUCH A MANNER THAT THE MOTOR WOULD OPERATE CONTINUOUSLY, CAUSING THE MOTOR TO OVERHEAT AND POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A FIRE.

What to do

MFTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE GROUND SUB HARNESS WITH A WATERPROOF HARNESS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MFTA AT 1-856-467-4500.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational