Mitsubishi Fuso recall: Engine and engine cooling
What is wrong
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 FEC7T, FECZT, FEC9T vehicles. The exhaust pipe studs and nuts may not have been properly tightened.
What could happen
Loose exhaust mounting can result in hot exhaust gases leaking, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
MFTA will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the exhaust studs and nuts to the correct torque specification. The recall began December 11, 2020. Owners may contact MFTA customer service at 1-877-711-0707. MFTA's number for this recall is C10114.
Vehicles covered
- Mitsubishi Fuso Fec7T 2019–2021
- Mitsubishi Fuso Fec9T 2019–2021
- Mitsubishi Fuso Feczt 2019–2021
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V646000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 19, 2020
- Owners notified
- Dec 11, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 4,294
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
- Maker's own recall number
- C10114
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 Apr 27, 2021
- Mitsubishi Fuso recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Oct 19, 2020
- Mitsubishi Fuso recall: Suspension Jul 29, 2021
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.