Mitsubishi Fuso · Canada · Mod
Mitsubishi Fuso FE640: Brakes
Affects Mitsubishi Fuso FE640 · 2001–2002 — about 19 vehicles.
The hazard
Certain heavy-duty trucks. The vacuum pump shaft breaks due to insufficient heat treatment. If the shaft breaks, braking distance would be extended due to the lack of brake booster function, increasing the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will inspect and replace the vacuum pump shaft assembly.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational