2015 Mitsubishi Fuso Fec92 Recalls

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February 29th, 2016

NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V116000
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: C1008310
Manufactured Begin Date: February 4th, 2011
Manufactured End Date: March 31st, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: April 6th, 2016

Defect Summary:
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.

Consequence Summary:
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall 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.

December 18th, 2015

NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V850000
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: C1008210
Manufactured Begin Date: April 8th, 2011
Manufactured End Date: July 22nd, 2014
Date of Owner Notification: February 15th, 2016

Defect Summary:
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.

Consequence Summary:
If the fuel hose detaches a fuel leak may result, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall 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.

April 1st, 2015

NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V195000
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: C1007710
Manufactured Begin Date: April 22nd, 2011
Manufactured End Date: February 1st, 2014
Date of Owner Notification: June 9th, 2015

Defect Summary:
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 FEC72 vehicles manufactured November 8, 2013, to January 28, 2014, and 2012-2015 FEC92 vehicles manufactured April 22, 2011, to February 1, 2014. On the affected vehicles, the lower engine timing chain bolt may have been insufficiently tightened during assembly.

Consequence Summary:
A timing chain bolt that was not properly tightened may result in an engine oil leak, possibly causing the engine to seize, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
MFTA will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the lower engine timing chain bolt to the proper torque, free of charge. The recal is expected to begin in late June 2015. Owners may call MFTA customer service at 1-877-711-0707. MFTA's number for this recall C1007710.

Recall 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.

September 29th, 2014

NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V605000
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: C1007010
Manufactured Begin Date: April 8th, 2011
Manufactured End Date: April 18th, 2014
Date of Owner Notification: November 26th, 2014

Defect Summary:
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (Mitsubishi Fuso) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 FEC52, FEC72, FEC92, and FGB72 trucks manufactured April 8, 2011, to April 18, 2014. The automatic transmission fluid (ATF) oil cooler hose may burst.

Consequence Summary:
If the hose bursts, the ATF would leak out. Once a significant amount of fluid is lost, the transmission may become inoperative, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Mitsubishi Fuso will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected ATF oil cooler hoses, free of charge. The recall began on November 26, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi Fuso customer service at 1-877-711-0707. Mitsubishi Fuso's number for this recall is C1007010.

Recall 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.

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