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Our severity:HighNHTSA·21V585000·Announced 2021-07-29

Mitsubishi Fuso Recalls FEC9T Trucks for Loose Front Leaf Spring Bolts

Mitsubishi Fuso is recalling 2020-2021 FEC9T trucks because loose front leaf spring shackle bolts may detach, creating a road hazard 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 structural vehicle defect (loose suspension bolts) that poses a risk of crash, but the source text does not report any 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. (MFTA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Fuso FEC9T gas trucks. The recall addresses a defect where the front leaf spring rear-lower shackle bolts may be loose.

Loose bolts can detach and 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 inspect and tighten the bolts and replace any damaged shackles as necessary, free of charge. 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 FEC9T
Brand
MITSUBISHI FUSO
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
952

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)

  • FEC9T

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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