Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V571000 Reported December 3, 2004

Mitsubishi fuso/parking brake cable

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. · Parking Brake · 18,094 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
04V571000
Manufacturer Campaign
C0021610
Component
Parking Brake
Vehicles Affected
18,094
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 3, 2004

Defect Summary

On certain trucks, the cable end of the parking brake cable, where it attaches to the parking brake lever, is designed improperly. repeated normal parking brake operation may cause the cable end to become improperly seated in the parking brake lever groove.

Safety Consequence

In this condition, the parking brake cable may bend and break due to fatigue. the parking brake may become inoperative and the truck may roll and cause a crash, property and personal injuries.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the parking brake cable for bending or damage at the cable end and install a modified parking brake cable assembly if the cable is bent or damaged at the cable end. if no bending or damage exists, dealers will install a cable retainer on the cable end of the parking brake cable. the recall began on january 13, 2005. owners should contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-877-711-0707.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 04V571000 or campaign C0021610.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 04V571000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 04V571000?

NHTSA recall 04V571000 was issued by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. on December 3, 2004. It addresses: Mitsubishi fuso/parking brake cable. The recall affects approximately 18,094 vehicles, with the defect involving the Parking Brake component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V571000 or the manufacturer campaign number C0021610. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.