The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·12V424000·Announced 2012-08-31

Mitsubishi Fuso Trucks Recalled for Fuel Hose Routing Defect

Mitsubishi Fuso is recalling 2012-2013 trucks because a fuel hose may slip off the filter, causing a leak that could lead to a fire.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fuel leak that could lead to a fire, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America (MFTA) is recalling certain model year 2012 FGB72 and model year 2012-2013 FEC52, FEC72, and FEC92 trucks. The recall involves 4,885 vehicles in total.

The low pressure fuel return hose and filter may have been improperly routed at the hose clamp near the filter. This defect could allow the fuel hose to slip off of the filter, causing a fuel leak. Leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.

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 began on October 19, 2012. Owners may contact MFTA at 1-856-467-4500 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC72, FEC52, FEC92, FGB72
Brand
MITSUBISHI FUSO
Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
4,885

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (4)

  • FEC72
  • FEC52
  • FEC92
  • FGB72

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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