Recall 12V545000

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Report Date
20121123
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Affected Vehicles
12 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2005 MITSUBISHI FUSO FE83D
2005 MITSUBISHI FUSO FE84D
2005 MITSUBISHI FUSO FE85D
2005 MITSUBISHI FUSO FG84D
2006 MITSUBISHI FUSO FE83D
2006 MITSUBISHI FUSO FE84D
2006 MITSUBISHI FUSO FE85D
2006 MITSUBISHI FUSO FG84D
2007 MITSUBISHI FUSO FE83D
2007 MITSUBISHI FUSO FE84D
2007 MITSUBISHI FUSO FE85D
2007 MITSUBISHI FUSO FG84D

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