NHTSA campaign 90V198000
MITSUBISHI AMERICA recall 90V198000
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.
Reported 12/11/1990
What can happen
THIS WOULD CAUSE AN INCREASE IN BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT, WHICHCOULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE AND AN ACCIDENT.
Repair
REPLACE BRAKE VACUUM HOSE WITH NEW-STYLE BRAKE VACUUM HOSE.
Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic: Foundation components: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Affected years and models
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