NHTSA Recall 18V047000
NHTSA Campaign Id 18V047000; Date: Jan. 11, 2018
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe84d; 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe84d; 2006 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe84d; 2007 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe84d; 2008 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe84d; 2009 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe84d; 2010 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe84d; 2011 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe84d; 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe84d; 2013 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe84d; 2014 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe84d; 2015 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe84d; 2016 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe84d; 2017 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe84d; 2004 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe85d; 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe85d; 2006 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe85d; 2007 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe85d; 2008 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe85d; 2009 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe85d; 2010 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe85d; 2011 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe85d; 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe85d; 2013 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe85d; 2014 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe85d; 2015 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe85d; 2016 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe85d; 2017 Mitsubishi Fuso Fe85d; 2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52; 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52; 2006 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52; 2007 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52; 2008 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52; 2009 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52; 2010 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52; 2011 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52; 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52; 2013 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52; 2014 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52; 2015 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52; 2016 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52; 2017 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52; 2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72; 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72; 2006 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72; 2007 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72; 2008 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72; 2009 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72; 2010 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72; 2011 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72; 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72; 2013 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72; 2014 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72; 2015 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72; 2016 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72; 2017 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72; 2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC92; 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC92; 2006 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC92; 2007 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC92; 2008 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC92; 2009 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC92; 2010 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC92; 2011 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC92; 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC92; 2013 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC92; 2014 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC92; 2015 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC92; 2016 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC92; 2017 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC92; 2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FGB72; 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso FGB72; 2006 Mitsubishi Fuso FGB72; 2007 Mitsubishi Fuso FGB72; 2008 Mitsubishi Fuso FGB72; 2009 Mitsubishi Fuso FGB72; 2010 Mitsubishi Fuso FGB72; 2011 Mitsubishi Fuso FGB72; 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FGB72; 2013 Mitsubishi Fuso FGB72; 2014 Mitsubishi Fuso FGB72; 2015 Mitsubishi Fuso FGB72; 2016 Mitsubishi Fuso FGB72; 2017 Mitsubishi Fuso FGB72; 2004 Mitsubishi Fuso Fk61f; 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso Fk61f; 2006 Mitsubishi Fuso Fk61f; 2007 Mitsubishi Fuso Fk61f; 2008 Mitsubishi Fuso Fk61f; 2009 Mitsubishi Fuso Fk61f; 2010 Mitsubishi Fuso Fk61f; 2011 Mitsubishi Fuso Fk61f; 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Fk61f; 2013 Mitsubishi Fuso Fk61f; 2014 Mitsubishi Fuso Fk61f; 2015 Mitsubishi Fuso Fk61f; 2016 Mitsubishi Fuso Fk61f; 2017 Mitsubishi Fuso Fk61f; 2004 Mitsubishi Fuso FM657; 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso FM657; 2006 Mitsubishi Fuso FM657; 2007 Mitsubishi Fuso FM657; 2008 Mitsubishi Fuso FM657; 2009 Mitsubishi Fuso FM657; 2010 Mitsubishi Fuso FM657; 2011 Mitsubishi Fuso FM657; 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FM657; 2013 Mitsubishi Fuso FM657; 2014 Mitsubishi Fuso FM657; 2015 Mitsubishi Fuso FM657; 2016 Mitsubishi Fuso FM657; 2017 Mitsubishi Fuso FM657
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 1,153
Recall Summary:
Mitsubishi fuso truck of America, inc. (mfta) is recalling certain 2004-2017 fe84d, fe85d, fec52, fec72, fec92, fgb72, fk61f and fm657 trucks. These trucks are equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static. Nhtsa. Gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427. Pdf
How to Fix:
Mfta will notify owners, instructing them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2018. Owners may contact mfta customer service at 1-877-711-0707, or kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www. Kidde. Com and click on "product safety recall" for more information. Mfta's number for this recall is mfv00001.
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: Jan 11, 2018
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