MITSUBISHI FEC92 2014: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V605000

Make Model Year
MITSUBISHI FEC92 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-11-26 2014-09-29 2014-09-29

Production Dates: 2011-04-08 - 2014-04-18

Manufacturers Involved: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: C1007010

Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 9138

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. "Mitsubishi Fuso" is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 FEC52, FEC72, FEC92, and FGB72 trucks manufactured April 8, 2011, to April 18, 2014. The automatic transmission fluid "ATF" oil cooler hose may burst.

Consequence

If the hose bursts, the ATF would leak out. Once a significant amount of fluid is lost, the transmission may become inoperative, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mitsubishi Fuso will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected ATF oil cooler hoses, free of charge. The recall began on November 26, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi Fuso customer service at 1-877-711-0707. Mitsubishi Fuso's number for this recall is C1007010.

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.