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1990 Mitsubishi Fe444

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

routing of brake vacuum hose from the vacuum pump to the steel vacuum pipe could allow the hose to be pinched when cab assembly is raised or lowered.

Corrective Action

this would cause an increase in brake pedal effort, whichcould result in increased stopping distance and an accident.

Recall Notes

replace brake vacuum hose with new-style brake vacuum hose.

1989 Mitsubishi Fe444

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

routing of brake vacuum hose from the vacuum pump to the steel vacuum pipe could allow the hose to be pinched when cab assembly is raised or lowered.

Corrective Action

this would cause an increase in brake pedal effort, whichcould result in increased stopping distance and an accident.

Recall Notes

replace brake vacuum hose with new-style brake vacuum hose.

1989 Mitsubishi Fe444

Component

Steering:Linkages:Knuckle:Spindle:Arm

Consequence of Defect

on certain trucks,the steering system knuckle arm was designed with an insufficient strength margin. repeated steering operation while stationary, or normal vehicle operation that requires frequent repeated steering operation, could cause the knuckle arm to crack.

Corrective Action

if the knuckle arm cracks, the vehicle's steering control could become inoperative, causing a crash without warning.

Recall Notes

dealers will install and modify the steering knuckle arm assembly, inspect toe-in and adjust if necessary. the recall began on january 13, 2005. owners should contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-877-711-0707.