NHTSA Recall 12V524000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V524000; Date: Oct. 25, 2012
As the fuel line loosens and detaches it may leak fuel. Leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source such as high temperature components 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; 2013 Mitsubishi Fuso FGB72
Component: Fuel System, Other:fuel Filter
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 6,520
Recall Summary:
Mitsubishi fuso truck of America (mfta) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 fec52, fec72, fec92, and fgb72 trucks. The fuel line may disconnect from the fuel filter head due to an improperly machined connector.
How to Fix:
Mfta will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the affected fuel filter head, free of charge. The safety recall began on December 19, 2012. Owners may contact mfta at 1-856-467-4500.
Recall Notes:
Mfta's recall campaign number is c1005710. 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: Dec 20, 2012
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