The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·14V605000·Announced 2014-09-29

Mitsubishi Fuso Trucks Recalled for Transmission Hose Burst Risk

Mitsubishi Fuso is recalling 2012-2015 FEC52, FEC72, FEC92, and FGB72 trucks because the automatic transmission fluid oil cooler hose may burst, potentially causing the transmission to fail and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 mechanical defect that can lead to loss of vehicle control and increased crash risk, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 FEC52, FEC72, FEC92, and FGB72 trucks manufactured between April 8, 2011, and April 18, 2014. The recall involves 9,138 vehicles in the United States.

The defect involves the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) oil cooler hose, which may burst. If the hose bursts, ATF will leak out. Once a significant amount of fluid is lost, the transmission may become inoperative, which increases the risk of a crash.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC52, FEC92, FGB72, FEC72
Brand
MITSUBISHI FUSO
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
9,138

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)

  • FEC52
  • FEC92
  • FGB72
  • FEC72

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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