NHTSA Recall 12V424000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V424000; Date: Aug. 31, 2012
Leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52; 2013 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52; 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72; 2013 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72; 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC92; 2013 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC92; 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FGB72
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 4,885
Recall Summary:
Mitsubishi fuso truck of America (mfta) is recalling certain model year 2012 fgb72 and model year 2012-2013 fec52, fec72, fec92 trucks. The low pressure fuel return hose and filter may have been improperly routed at the hose clamp near the filter. This could allow the fuel hose to slip off of the filter, causing a fuel leak.
How to Fix:
Mfta will notify owners, and dealers will correct the hose and filter routing and add a clip to the fuel return hose, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 19, 2012. Owners may contact mfta at 1-856-467-4500.
Recall Notes:
Mfta's recall campaign number is c1005410. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 19, 2012
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