CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the fuel hose detaches a fuel leak may result, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The fuel return hose on these diesel trucks can deteriorate after exposure to chemicals or lubricants. The hose may swell and detach, which can cause a fuel leak.
A fuel leak raises the risk of a fire. Owners should not ignore signs of fuel odor or leaks, and should keep the vehicle away from open flames and sources of ignition until it has been inspected.
Dealers will inspect the fuel return hose and replace it with an improved hose where needed, free of charge. Owners can call Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America customer service at 1-877-711-0707 (recall number C1008210), and can check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52 | 2012201320142015 |
|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72 | 2012201320142015 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FEC92 | 2012201320142015 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FGB72 | 2012201320142015 |