NHTSA Recall 16V116000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V116000; Date: Feb. 29, 2016
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52; 2013 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52; 2014 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52; 2015 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52; 2016 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52; 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72; 2013 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72; 2014 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72; 2015 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72; 2016 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72; 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC92; 2013 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC92; 2014 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC92; 2015 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC92; 2016 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC92; 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FGB72; 2013 Mitsubishi Fuso FGB72; 2014 Mitsubishi Fuso FGB72; 2015 Mitsubishi Fuso FGB72
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:crankcase (pcv)
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 853
Recall Summary:
Mitsubishi fuso truck of America, inc. (mfta) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 fec52, fec72, fec92 trucks manufactured February 4, 2011, to March 31, 2015, and 2012-2015 fgb72 trucks manufactured June 22, 2011, to April 8, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped with an optional cold weather pvc heater kit. In these vehicles, the pvc pipe heater wiring may chafe on a metal clamp possibly resulting in the wire short circuiting.
How to Fix:
Mfta will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pvc pipe heater, free of charge. The recall began on April 6, 2016. Owners may call mfta customer service at 1-877-711-0707. Mfta's number for this recall is c1008310.
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: Apr 6, 2016
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