Automatic transmission: cooling unit and linesRecall 13V-421 · Mitsubishi Fuso vehicles
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. recall 13V-421 covers 600 Mitsubishi Fuso vehicles for a automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines problem, reported to NHTSA on September 12, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q3) shows 95% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V421000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 FEC52, FEC72, FEC92, and FGB72 trucks. The transmission oil cooler hoses may leak transmission fluid (ATF) due to being secured with hose clamps that have an insufficient clamping force.
The risk
Leaking transmission fluid may prevent the transmission from shifting, rendering the transmission inoperative, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
MFTA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hose clamps, free of charge. The recall began on October 21, 2013. Owners may contact Mitsubishi Fuso at 1-856-467-4500. Mitsubishi's recall number is C1006410.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
95%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 21, 2012 to January 30, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.