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Mitsubishi Fuso FE83D Recall 12V545: Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

NHTSA campaign 12V545, reported November 23, 2012, 13,644 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 12V545Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Problem
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.
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.
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.
Notes
MFTA's recall campaign number is C1006110.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.

Affected vehicles

Mitsubishi Fuso FE83D200520062007
Mitsubishi Fuso FE84D200520062007
Mitsubishi Fuso FE85D200520062007
Mitsubishi Fuso FG84D200520062007