MITSUBISHI FEC72 2012: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V850000

Make Model Year
MITSUBISHI FEC72 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-02-15 2015-12-18 2015-12-18

Production Dates: 2011-04-08 - 2014-07-22

Manufacturers Involved: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: C1008210

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 9456

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

If the fuel hose detaches a fuel leak may result, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

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.