Vehicle recall 04V571000 · December 3, 2004

Mitsubishi Fuso FE639, FE649 and 1 more model

On certain trucks, the cable end of the parking brake cable, where it attaches to the parking brake lever, is designed improperly.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

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.
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.
Remedy: 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.
Notes: Mitsubishi fuso recall no. C0021610.CUSTOMERS can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 04V571000
Reported to NHTSA: December 3, 2004
Filed by: MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
Manufacturer campaign: C0021610
Owner notification: January 13, 2005
Vehicles potentially affected: 18,094
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Parking brake › Conventional › Mechanical › Linkage and cable

Recall 04V571000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Mitsubishi Fuso FE639 (1996-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996
Mitsubishi Fuso FE640 (2001): 2001
Mitsubishi Fuso FE649 (1996-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996

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