NHTSA Recall 15V850000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V850000; Date: Dec. 18, 2015
If the fuel hose detaches a fuel leak may result, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52; 2013 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52; 2014 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52; 2015 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52; 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72; 2013 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72; 2014 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72; 2015 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72; 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC92; 2013 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC92; 2014 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC92; 2015 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC92; 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FGB72; 2013 Mitsubishi Fuso FGB72; 2014 Mitsubishi Fuso FGB72; 2015 Mitsubishi Fuso FGB72
Component: Diesel Fuel System
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 9,456
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
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: Feb 15, 2016
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