NHTSA Recall 13V421000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V421000; Date: Sep. 12, 2013
Leaking transmission fluid may prevent the transmission from shifting, rendering the transmission inoperative, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52; 2014 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52; 2013 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72; 2014 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72; 2013 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC92; 2014 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC92; 2013 Mitsubishi Fuso FGB72; 2014 Mitsubishi Fuso FGB72
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 600
Recall Summary:
Mitsubishi fuso truck of America, inc. (mfta) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 fec52, fec72, fec92, and fgb72 trucks. The transmission oil cooler hoses may leak transmission fluid (atf) due to being secured with hose clamps that have an insufficient clamping force.
How to Fix:
Mfta will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hose clamps, free of charge. The recall began on October 21, 2013. Owners may contact Mitsubishi fuso at 1-856-467-4500. Mitsubishi's recall number is c1006410.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration 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 21, 2013
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