The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V047000·Announced 2018-01-11

Mitsubishi Fuso Trucks Recalled for Defective Kidde Fire Extinguishers

Mitsubishi Fuso is recalling 2004-2017 trucks because the installed Kidde fire extinguishers may clog or detach, potentially failing to suppress fires or causing injury.

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 safety-critical component (fire extinguisher) that may fail to function or cause injury, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) is recalling certain 2004-2017 model year FE84D, FE85D, FEC52, FEC72, FEC92, FGB72, FK61F, and FM657 trucks. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing them from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force to cause injury and render the product inoperable.

The recall affects 1,153 vehicles. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury. MFTA will notify owners and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2018.

Owners may contact MFTA customer service at 1-877-711-0707, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. MFTA's number for this recall is MFV00001. 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.

The recalled product

Product
MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC92, FEC52, FGB72, FEC72
Brand
MITSUBISHI FUSO
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
1,153

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 (8)

  • FEC92
  • FEC52
  • FGB72
  • FEC72
  • FK61F
  • FM657
  • FE84D
  • FE85D

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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