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Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America brake booster vacuum pump assembly may be affected by heat radiating off the exhaust manifold during normal engine operation.

NHTSA campaign 20V-645 · Reported October 19, 2020 · 2,873 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America
VEHICLES AFFECTED
2,873
REMEDY
Dealers will replace the vacuum pump and install exhaust heat shields, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. reported a problem with the power assist vacuum. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The brake booster vacuum pump assembly may be affected by heat radiating off the exhaust manifold during normal engine operation. This heat can cause the diaphragm in the pump to crack, resulting in loss of vacuum in the vacuum pump.

WHY IT MATTERS

If loss of vacuum occurs, power brake assist may become inoperable, increasing the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will replace the vacuum pump and install exhaust heat shields, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 20V-645.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
—See NHTSA record 20V-645

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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