Fuel system, dieselRecall 15V-850 · Mitsubishi Fuso vehicles
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. recall 15V-850 covers 9,456 Mitsubishi Fuso vehicles for a fuel system, diesel problem, reported to NHTSA on December 18, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q2) shows 84% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V850000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the fuel hose detaches a fuel leak may result, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
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
84%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 July 22, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.