Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V093000 Reported March 15, 2005

Brake master cylinder

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 3 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05V093000
Manufacturer Campaign
C0027020
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles Affected
3
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 15, 2005

Defect Summary

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 Consequence

A crack in the piston cup could affect the truck's braking ability, and cause a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

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 05V093000 or campaign C0027020.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 05V093000

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

What is recall 05V093000?

NHTSA recall 05V093000 was issued by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. on March 15, 2005. It addresses: Brake master cylinder. The recall affects approximately 3 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V093000 or the manufacturer campaign number C0027020. 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.