NHTSA Recall 05V093000: Master cylinder (service brakes)
MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3 vehicles. It affects 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso FG84D.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V093000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | C0027020 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › MASTER CYLINDER |
| Report received | March 15, 2005 |
| Owner notification | April 21, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain trucks, the brake master cylinder piston cups may have been manufactured with a defect in the rubber surface. Residue may have invaded the piston cups during the master cylinder manufacturing process. The residue could stick to the cups and cause them to crack during normal braking operation.
Safety risk
A crack in the piston cup could affect the truck's braking ability, and cause a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a modified brake master cylinder assembly. The recall began on april 21, 2005. Owners may contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-856-467-4500.
Notes
Mitsubishi fuso recall no. C0027010.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V093000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Fuso FG84D | 2005 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.