NHTSA Recall 14V605000
Filed by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.. Component: Power Train. Reported 2014-09-29. An estimated 9,138 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (Mitsubishi Fuso) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 FEC52, FEC72, FEC92, and FGB72 trucks manufactured April 8, 2011, to April 18, 2014. The automatic transmission fluid (ATF) oil cooler hose may burst.
Risk
If the hose bursts, the ATF would leak out. Once a significant amount of fluid is lost, the transmission may become inoperative, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Mitsubishi Fuso will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected ATF oil cooler hoses, free of charge. The recall began on November 26, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi Fuso customer service at 1-877-711-0707. Mitsubishi Fuso's number for this recall is C1007010.
Manufacturer campaign number: C1007010
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Fec52
- 2013 Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Fec52
- 2014 Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Fec52
- 2015 Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Fec52
- 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Fec72
- 2013 Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Fec72
- 2014 Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Fec72
- 2015 Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Fec72
- 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Fec92
- 2013 Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Fec92
- 2014 Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Fec92
- 2015 Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Fec92
- 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Fgb72
- 2013 Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Fgb72
- 2014 Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Fgb72
- 2015 Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Fgb72