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SevereNHTSA·13V421000·Announced 2013-09-12

Mitsubishi Fuso Trucks Recalled for Transmission Hose Clamp Defect

Mitsubishi Fuso is recalling 2013-2014 FEC52, FEC72, FEC92, and FGB72 trucks because transmission oil cooler hoses may leak fluid, potentially causing the transmission to fail and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (transmission failure) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 FEC52, FEC72, FEC92, and FGB72 trucks. The recall involves 600 vehicles where the transmission oil cooler hoses may leak automatic transmission fluid (ATF). This issue is caused by hose clamps that do not provide sufficient clamping force to secure the hoses properly.

Leaking transmission fluid may prevent the transmission from shifting, rendering the transmission inoperative. This failure increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on October 21, 2013.

MFTA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hose clamps free of charge. Owners may contact Mitsubishi Fuso at 1-856-467-4500 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Mitsubishi's recall number is C1006410.

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
600

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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