MITSUBISHI FEC72 2016: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V116000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MITSUBISHI | FEC72 | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-04-06 | 2016-02-29 | 2016-02-29 |
Production Dates: 2011-02-04 - 2015-03-31
Manufacturers Involved: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: C1008310
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 853
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. "MFTA" is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 FEC52, FEC72, FEC92 trucks manufactured February 4, 2011, to March 31, 2015, and 2012-2015 FGB72 trucks manufactured June 22, 2011, to April 8, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped with an optional cold weather PVC heater kit. In these vehicles, the PVC pipe heater wiring may chafe on a metal clamp possibly resulting in the wire short circuiting.
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
MFTA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PVC pipe heater, free of charge. The recall began on April 6, 2016. Owners may call MFTA customer service at 1-877-711-0707. MFTA's number for this recall is C1008310.
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.
