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Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52 Recall 19V597: Rocker Arms May Break, Causing Engine Stall

NHTSA campaign 19V597, reported August 14, 2019, 2,015 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain trucks may have rocker arms that were manufactured incorrectly, so they can break while the vehicle is in use. If a rocker arm breaks, the engine may stall, which raises the risk of a crash.

The remedy is free. Authorized dealers will replace the rocker arms, and while the engine is disassembled for this work, it will be inspected and any damage found will be repaired. Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America will notify owners directly. You can also contact MFTA customer service at 1-877-711-0707, and you should check your vehicle identification number for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 19V597Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
Component
ENGINE
Problem
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.
Risk
If the rocker arms break the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Mitsubishi Fuso FEC522017
Mitsubishi Fuso FEC722017
Mitsubishi Fuso FEC922017
Mitsubishi Fuso FGB722017