Recall 12V058000

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Report Date

20120216

Component

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Affected Vehicles

3 models

Defect Description

MITSUBISHI FUSO (MFTA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 FEC52, FEC72, AND FEC92 TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 10, 2011, THROUGH APRIL 8, 2011, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208 OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION. DURING ASSEMBLY, INCORRECT PASSENGERS SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE INSTALLED. THE PASSENGERS SIDE SEAT BELT TONGUE WILL NOT ENGAGE ITS BUCKLE CORRECTLY.

Safety Consequence

FAILURE OF THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE TO ENGAGE CORRECTLY INCREASES THE RISK OF PASSENGER INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy

MFTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGERS SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 12, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MFTA AT 1-856-467-4500.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2012	MITSUBISHI FUSO	FEC52
2012	MITSUBISHI FUSO	FEC72
2012	MITSUBISHI FUSO	FEC92

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.