The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·19V597000·Announced 2019-08-14

Mitsubishi Fuso Trucks Recalled for Defective Rocker Arms

Mitsubishi Fuso is recalling 2017 FEC52, FEC72, FEC92, and FGB72 trucks because defective rocker arms may break, causing the engine to stall 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 (engine component failure) that can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) is recalling certain 2017 model year Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52, FEC72, FEC92, and FGB72 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the rocker arms may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause them to break.

If the rocker arms break, the engine may stall, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on October 11, 2019.

MFTA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rocker arms free of charge. While the engine is disassembled for the repair, it will be inspected and any damage will be remedied. Owners may contact MFTA customer service at 1-877-711-0707 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MITSUBISHI FUSO FGB72, FEC52, FEC72, FEC92
Brand
MITSUBISHI FUSO
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
2,015

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)

  • FGB72
  • FEC52
  • FEC72
  • FEC92

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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