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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21V297000·Announced 2021-04-27

Mitsubishi Fuso Recalls FEC7T Trucks for Rear Leaf Spring Defect

Mitsubishi Fuso is recalling 2019-2021 FEC7T trucks because the rear leaf spring may break, creating a road hazard and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (rear leaf spring) that creates a road hazard and increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Fuso FEC7T vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the rear leaf spring may break.

A broken rear spring leaf may become a road hazard, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will replace the rear leaf spring assembly free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 15, 2021. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-877-711-0707 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC7T
Brand
MITSUBISHI FUSO
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
335

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 (1)

  • FEC7T

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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