CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
- Problem
- Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 FEC52, FEC72, FEC92 trucks manufactured February 4, 2011, to March 31, 2015, and 2012-2015 FGB72 trucks manufactured June 22, 2011, to April 8, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped with an optional cold weather PVC heater kit. In these vehicles, the PVC pipe heater wiring may chafe on a metal clamp possibly resulting in the wire short circuiting.
- Risk
- A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- MFTA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PVC pipe heater, free of charge. The recall began on April 6, 2016. Owners may call MFTA customer service at 1-877-711-0707. MFTA's number for this recall is C1008310.
- 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
Wiring for the heater on the crankcase ventilation (PCV) pipe can rub against a metal clamp. Over time the insulation can wear through, allowing the wire to short circuit.
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire. Owners of affected trucks should take this recall seriously and contact an authorized dealer to have the work scheduled.
The remedy is free: dealers will replace the PVC pipe heater at no charge. Owners will be notified by the manufacturer, but you can also call Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America customer service at 1-877-711-0707 and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52 | 20122013201420152016 |
|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72 | 20122013201420152016 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FEC92 | 20122013201420152016 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FGB72 | 2012201320142015 |