Mitsubishi Fuso recall: Power train
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Mitsubishi Fuso Fec52 2012–2015
- Mitsubishi Fuso Fec72 2012–2015
- Mitsubishi Fuso Fec92 2012–2015
- Mitsubishi Fuso Fgb72 2012–2015
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14V605000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 29, 2014
- Owners notified
- Nov 26, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 9,138
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 8, 2011 to Apr 18, 2014
- Part
- Power train › Automatic transmission
- Maker's own recall 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mitsubishi Fuso recall: Engine Aug 14, 2019
- Mitsubishi Fuso recall: Equipment Jan 11, 2018
- Mitsubishi Fuso recall: Engine and engine cooling Feb 29, 2016
- Mitsubishi Fuso recall: Fuel system, diesel Dec 18, 2015
- Mitsubishi Fuso recall: Power train Feb 10, 2014
- Mitsubishi Fuso recall: Power train Sep 12, 2013
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.