MITSUBISHI FECZT 2021: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V646000

Make Model Year
MITSUBISHI FECZT 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-12-11 2020-10-19 2020-10-20

Manufacturers Involved: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: C10114

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4294

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

Loose exhaust mounting can result in hot exhaust gases leaking, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

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.