MITSUBISHI FE83D 2005: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V545000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MITSUBISHI | FE83D | 2005 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2013-01-21 | 2012-11-23 | 2012-11-26 |
Production Dates: 2004-05-27 - 2007-04-27
Manufacturers Involved: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: C1006110
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 13644
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
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.
