Power train: automatic transmissionRecall 14V-605 · Mitsubishi Fuso vehicles
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. recall 14V-605 covers 9,138 Mitsubishi Fuso vehicles for a power train: automatic transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on September 29, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q1) shows 91% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V605000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
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
91%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 8, 2011 to April 18, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.