2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Fec52 Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V116000
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: C1008310
Manufactured Begin Date: February 4th, 2011
Manufactured End Date: March 31st, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: April 6th, 2016

Defect 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.

Consequence Summary:
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Corrective Summary:
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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V850000
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: C1008210
Manufactured Begin Date: April 8th, 2011
Manufactured End Date: July 22nd, 2014
Date of Owner Notification: February 15th, 2016

Defect 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.

Consequence Summary:
If the fuel hose detaches a fuel leak may result, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Summary:
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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V504000
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: C1008010
Manufactured Begin Date: February 3rd, 2011
Manufactured End Date: March 31st, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: October 6th, 2015

Defect Summary:
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 FEC52 vehicles manufactured February 3, 2011, to March 31, 2015, and 2012-2013 FEC72 and FEC92 vehicles manufactured February 3, 2011, to January 9, 2013. The affected vehicles have brake pad shims that may rust or corrode after exposure to snow and ice melting chemicals that have been applied to roadways.

Consequence Summary:
Rust or corrosion will result in swelling of the shims causing an increased brake pedal stroke. The extra brake travel may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
MFTA will notify owners, and dealers will replace any steel brake pad shims with stainless steel shims, free of charge. The recall began on October 6, 2015. Owners may call MFTA customer service at 1-877-711-0707. MFTA's number for this recall is C1008010.

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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V605000
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: C1007010
Manufactured Begin Date: April 8th, 2011
Manufactured End Date: April 18th, 2014
Date of Owner Notification: November 26th, 2014

Defect Summary:
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (Mitsubishi Fuso) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 FEC52, FEC72, FEC92, and FGB72 trucks manufactured April 8, 2011, to April 18, 2014. The automatic transmission fluid (ATF) oil cooler hose may burst.

Consequence Summary:
If the hose bursts, the ATF would leak out. Once a significant amount of fluid is lost, the transmission may become inoperative, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Mitsubishi Fuso will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected ATF oil cooler hoses, free of charge. The recall began on November 26, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi Fuso customer service at 1-877-711-0707. Mitsubishi Fuso's number for this recall is C1007010.

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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V046000
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: April 8th, 2011
Manufactured End Date: August 21st, 2013
Date of Owner Notification: April 7th, 2014

Defect Summary:
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (Mitsubishi Fuso) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 FEC52, FEC72, FEC92 and FGB72 trucks. In the affected vehicles, the transmission may not have been cleaned sufficiently during manufacturing, allowing debris to contaminate the automatic transmission fluid (ATF).

Consequence Summary:
Contaminated ATF may cause the transmission to become inoperative resulting in engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Mitsubishi Fuso will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission, flush the system twice and refill it with new ATF or replace the transmission assembly as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 7, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi Fuso at 1-856-467-4500.

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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V534000
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: C1005810
Manufactured Begin Date: April 8th, 2011
Manufactured End Date: October 1st, 2012
Date of Owner Notification: December 19th, 2012

Defect Summary:
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America (MFTA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 FEC52, FEC72, FEC92, and FGB72 trucks; manufactured from April 8, 2011, through October 16, 2012. The parking brake cable nut may have been insufficiently tightened during assembly. As a result, the parking brake cable could loosen with each operation of the parking brake.

Consequence Summary:
Continued use of the parking brake could result in the inability for it to hold the vehicle stationary. This may lead to a truck rollaway increasing the risk of pedestrian injury or a vehicle crash.

Corrective Summary:
MFTA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the parking brake nut, 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 C1005810.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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V524000
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: C1005710
Manufactured Begin Date: April 8th, 2011
Manufactured End Date: September 26th, 2012
Date of Owner Notification: December 20th, 2012

Defect 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.

Consequence Summary:
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.

Corrective Summary:
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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V424000
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
Date of Owner Notification: October 19th, 2012

Defect Summary:
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America (MFTA) is recalling certain model year 2012 FGB72 and model year 2012-2013 FEC52, FEC72, FEC92 trucks. The low pressure fuel return hose and filter may have been improperly routed at the hose clamp near the filter. This could allow the fuel hose to slip off of the filter, causing a fuel leak.

Consequence Summary:
Leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Summary:
MFTA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the hose and filter routing and add a clip to the fuel return hose, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 19, 2012. Owners may contact MFTA at 1-856-467-4500.

Recall Notes:
MFTA's recall campaign number is C1005410.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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V058000
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: February 10th, 2011
Manufactured End Date: April 8th, 2011
Date of Owner Notification: March 12th, 2012

Defect Summary:
MITSUBISHI FUSO (MFTA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 FEC52, FEC72, AND FEC92 TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 10, 2011, THROUGH APRIL 8, 2011, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208 ?OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.? DURING ASSEMBLY, INCORRECT PASSENGER?S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE INSTALLED. THE PASSENGER?S SIDE SEAT BELT TONGUE WILL NOT ENGAGE ITS BUCKLE CORRECTLY.

Consequence Summary:
FAILURE OF THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE TO ENGAGE CORRECTLY INCREASES THE RISK OF PASSENGER INJURY OR DEATH.

Corrective Summary:
MFTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER?S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 12, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MFTA AT 1-856-467-4500.

Recall Notes:
MFTA'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS C1005110. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.