Recall 15V850000

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Report Date
20151218
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Affected Vehicles
16 models

Defect Description

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 FEC52, FEC72, FEC92, and FGB72 trucks manufactured April 8, 2011, to July 22, 2014. The affected vehicles have a fuel return hose that may deteriorate due to being exposed to chemicals or lubricants, causing the hose to swell and detach.

Safety Consequence

If the fuel hose detaches a fuel leak may result, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

MFTA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel return hose, replacing it with an improved hose, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 15, 2016. Owners may call MFTA customer service at 1-877-711-0707. MFTA's number for this recall is C1008210.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2012 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC52
2012 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC72
2012 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC92
2012 MITSUBISHI FUSO FGB72
2013 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC52
2013 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC72
2013 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC92
2013 MITSUBISHI FUSO FGB72
2014 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC52
2014 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC72
2014 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC92
2014 MITSUBISHI FUSO FGB72
2015 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC52
2015 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC72
2015 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC92
2015 MITSUBISHI FUSO FGB72

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