Mitsubishi Fuso recall: Fuel system, other
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Mitsubishi Fuso Fe83D 2005–2007
- Mitsubishi Fuso Fe84D 2005–2007
- Mitsubishi Fuso Fe85D 2005–2007
- Mitsubishi Fuso Fg84D 2005–2007
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V545000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 23, 2012
- Owners notified
- Jan 21, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 13,644
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- May 27, 2004 to Apr 27, 2007
- Part
- Fuel system, other › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Maker's own recall 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mitsubishi Fuso recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Jul 9, 2010
- Mitsubishi Fuso recall: Equipment Mar 3, 2010
- Mitsubishi Fuso recall: Equipment Jan 11, 2018
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.