Mitsubishi Fuso recall: Fuel system, diesel
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
If the fuel hose detaches a fuel leak may result, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
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
- 15V850000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 18, 2015
- Owners notified
- Feb 15, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 9,456
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 8, 2011 to Jul 22, 2014
- Part
- Fuel system, diesel
- Maker's own recall 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mitsubishi Fuso recall: Suspension Nov 25, 2024
- 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: Service brakes, hydraulic Aug 11, 2015
- Mitsubishi Fuso recall: Power train Sep 29, 2014
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.