The defect
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) is recalling certain Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52, FEC72, FEC92, and FGB7 vehicles. The rocker arms may have been manufactured incorrectly and may break as a result.
The risk
If the rocker arms break the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
MFTA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rocker arms. While disassembled, the engine will be inspected and any damage will be remedied. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. Owners may contact MFTA customer service at 1-877-711-0707.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52 | 2017 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72 | 2017 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FEC92 | 2017 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FGB72 | 2017 |
Components: ENGINE
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 | 2017 | 0 | 3 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72 | 2017 | 0 | 3 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FEC92 | 2017 | 0 | 3 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FGB72 | 2017 | 0 | 2 |
Other engine recalls in 2019
21 of the 880 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2019 concerned the engine; Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. filed 22 campaigns in all.
| 19V841000 21 Nov 2019 | Navistar, Inc. |
| 19V732000 15 Oct 2019 | BMW of North America, LLC |
| 19V697000 2 Oct 2019 | BMW of North America, LLC |
| 19V675000 20 Sept 2019 | Ducati North America |
| 19V642000 6 Sept 2019 | General Motors LLC |
| 19V613000 21 Aug 2019 | McLaren Automotive Incorporated |
| 19V565000 31 Jul 2019 | Prevost Cars, Inc. |
| 19V513000 3 Jul 2019 | BMW of North America, LLC |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2019