NHTSA Recall 12V545000
Filed by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.. Component: Fuel System, Other. Reported 2012-11-23. An estimated 13,644 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America (MFTA) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 FE83D, FE84D, FE85D, and FG84D trucks; manufactured from May 27, 2004, through May 14, 2007. The fuel pipes may crack due to an improper manufacturing process. Additionally, the fuel pipe flare nuts may have been insufficiently tightened.
Risk
Cracked fuel pipes or loose fuel pipe flare nuts may leak fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a vehicle fire.
What the manufacturer will do
MFTA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel pipes and tighten or replace them as needed, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 21, 2013. Owners may contact MFTA at 1-856-467-4500.
Manufacturer campaign number: C1006110
Notes
MFTA's recall campaign number is C1006110.Owners 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 www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Fe83d
- 2006 Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Fe83d
- 2007 Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Fe83d
- 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Fe84d
- 2006 Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Fe84d
- 2007 Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Fe84d
- 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Fe85d
- 2006 Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Fe85d
- 2007 Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Fe85d
- 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Fg84d
- 2006 Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Fg84d
- 2007 Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Fg84d