Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipeRecall 20V-646 · Mitsubishi Fuso vehicles
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. recall 20V-646 covers 4,294 Mitsubishi Fuso vehicles for a exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe problem, reported to NHTSA on October 19, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q3) shows 77% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V646000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 FEC7T, FECZT, FEC9T vehicles. The exhaust pipe studs and nuts may not have been properly tightened.
The risk
Loose exhaust mounting can result in hot exhaust gases leaking, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
MFTA will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the exhaust studs and nuts to the correct torque specification. The recall began December 11, 2020. Owners may contact MFTA customer service at 1-877-711-0707. MFTA's number for this recall is C10114.
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
77%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.