Mitsubishi Fuso Fec52 2012
Model Fec52 made in 2012 by Mitsubishi Fuso got 4 recalls as well as 6 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and equipment. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and fuel system, other.
Model 2012
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V424000 | MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 4885 | MFR | MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC. | 08/31/2012 | 08/31/2012 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Mitsubishi fuso truck of america (mfta) is recalling certain model year 2012 fgb72 and model year 2012-2013 fec52, fec72, fec92 trucks. the low pressure fuel return hose and filter may have been improperly routed at the hose clamp near the filter. this could allow the fuel hose to slip off of the filter, causing a fuel leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Mfta will notify owners, and dealers will correct the hose and filter routing and add a clip to the fuel return hose, free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on october 19, 2012. owners may contact mfta at 1-856-467-4500. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mfta's recall campaign number is c1005410.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. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - FUEL FILTER | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V524000 | MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC. | from 04/08/2011 to 09/26/2012 | V (Vehicle) | 6520 | 12/20/2012 | MFR | Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. | 10/25/2012 | 11/06/2012 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Mitsubishi fuso truck of america (mfta) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 fec52, fec72, fec92, and fgb72 trucks. the fuel line may disconnect from the fuel filter head due to an improperly machined connector. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | As the fuel line loosens and detaches it may leak fuel. leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source such as high temperature components may increase the risk of a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Mfta will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the affected fuel filter head, free of charge. the safety recall began on december 19, 2012. owners may contact mfta at 1-856-467-4500. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mfta's recall campaign number is c1005710.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. | |||||||||||||||
| PARKING BRAKE | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V534000 | Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. | from 04/08/2011 to 10/01/2012 | V (Vehicle) | 6538 | 12/19/2012 | MFR | Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. | 11/06/2012 | 11/09/2012 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Mitsubishi fuso truck of america (mfta) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 fec52, fec72, fec92, and fgb72 trucks; manufactured from april 8, 2011, through october 16, 2012. the parking brake cable nut may have been insufficiently tightened during assembly. as a result, the parking brake cable could loosen with each operation of the parking brake. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Continued use of the parking brake could result in the inability for it to hold the vehicle stationary. this may lead to a truck rollaway increasing the risk of pedestrian injury or a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Mfta will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the parking brake nut, free of charge. the safety recall began on december 19, 2012. owners may contact mfta at 1-856-467-4500. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mfta's recall campaign number is c1005810.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. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V058000 | MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC. | from 02/10/2011 to 04/08/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 760 | MFR | MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC. | 02/16/2012 | 02/16/2012 | 208 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Mitsubishi fuso (mfta) is recalling certain model year 2012 fec52, fec72, and fec92 trucks manufactured from february 10, 2011, through april 8, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208 | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Failure of the seat belt buckle to engage correctly increases the risk of passenger injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Mfta will notify owners and dealers will replace the passenger | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mfta's recall campaign number is c1005110. customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||||
| PIC-C-1004610 | 12/20/2011 | 10043349 | Fuso truck: see document search button for owner letter. the fan motor blower may crack and break the internal linkage and will only operate at set speed prior to cracking. *pe | 03/19/2012 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | |||||
| MF-12081 | 09/21/2012 | 10046639 | Mitsubishi: see document search button for owner letter. manufacturer furnishing warning labels regarding brake application procedures for proper parking. model 2012 fuso. *pe | 10/17/2012 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||||
| SIB-13-00 | 08/01/2012 | 10045839 | Mitsubishi truck: to hold gasket in proper location, a snap ring has been added due to injector gasket has been redesigned. because parts not interchangeable, all three new parts must replace either of the current parts. model year 2 | 09/19/2012 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - FUEL FILTER | |||||
| PIC-C-1005010 | 12/20/2011 | 10043350 | Fuso truck: see document search button for owner letter. water sensor, for fuel filter, was improperly waterproofed and may allow water to enter and short out sensor circuit, causing warning lamp to illuminate. *pe | 03/19/2012 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| PIC-1005320 | 11/01/2012 | 10051523 | Fuso: duonic transmission assembly will be replaced, after inspection, if atf fluid reservoir level is more than 200cc low. models 2012-2013 fec52, fec72, fec92, fgb72. *pe | 03/12/2013 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| PIC-C1004430 | 12/20/2011 | 10043333 | Mitsubishi fuso: some model year trucks may inadvertently cause a cut on an unprotected body part on either cover edge, due to edges of top and side dpf/scr covers not being deburred. *pe | 03/14/2012 | |