NHTSA Recall 15V850000
Filed by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.. Component: Fuel System, Diesel. Reported 2015-12-18. An estimated 9,456 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 FEC52, FEC72, FEC92, and FGB72 trucks manufactured April 8, 2011, to July 22, 2014. The affected vehicles have a fuel return hose that may deteriorate due to being exposed to chemicals or lubricants, causing the hose to swell and detach.
Risk
If the fuel hose detaches a fuel leak may result, increasing the risk of a fire.
What the manufacturer will do
MFTA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel return hose, replacing it with an improved hose, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 15, 2016. Owners may call MFTA customer service at 1-877-711-0707. MFTA's number for this recall is C1008210.
Manufacturer campaign number: C1008210
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