The defect
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America (MFTA) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 FE83D, FE84D, FE85D, and FG84D trucks; manufactured from May 27, 2004, through May 14, 2007. The fuel pipes may crack due to an improper manufacturing process. Additionally, the fuel pipe flare nuts may have been insufficiently tightened.
The risk
Cracked fuel pipes or loose fuel pipe flare nuts may leak fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a vehicle fire.
The remedy
MFTA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel pipes and tighten or replace them as needed, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 21, 2013. Owners may contact MFTA at 1-856-467-4500.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Fuso FE83D | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FE84D | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FE85D | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FG84D | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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 FE83D | 2005 | 3 | 5 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FE83D | 2006 | 0 | 2 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FE83D | 2007 | 0 | 2 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FE84D | 2005 | 0 | 6 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FE84D | 2006 | 1 | 7 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FE84D | 2007 | 0 | 4 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FE85D | 2005 | 2 | 6 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FE85D | 2006 | 0 | 7 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FE85D | 2007 | 0 | 4 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FG84D | 2005 | 0 | 6 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FG84D | 2006 | 0 | 6 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FG84D | 2007 | 1 | 3 |
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 22 campaigns in all.
| 12V576000 11 Dec 2012 | Daimler Trucks North America |
| 12V524000 25 Oct 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