The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The remedy
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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52 | 2012, 2013 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72 | 2012, 2013 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FEC92 | 2012, 2013 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FGB72 | 2012, 2013 |
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52 | 2012 | 1 | 10 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52 | 2013 | 0 | 10 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72 | 2012 | 2 | 10 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72 | 2013 | 0 | 10 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FEC92 | 2012 | 0 | 11 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FEC92 | 2013 | 0 | 11 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FGB72 | 2012 | 0 | 8 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FGB72 | 2013 | 0 | 8 |
Other fuel system, other recalls in 2012
7 of the 583 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2012 concerned the fuel system, other; MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC. filed 30 campaigns in all.
| 12V576000 11 Dec 2012 | Daimler Trucks North America |
| 12V545000 23 Nov 2012 | Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. |
| 12V505000 18 Oct 2012 | Van Hool N.V. |
| 12V468000 25 Sept 2012 | Vehicle Production Group LLC |
| 12V345000 19 Jul 2012 | COLLINS BUS CORPORATION |
| 12V053000 14 Feb 2012 | DUCATI NORTH AMERICA |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2012