The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·24V072000·Announced 2024-02-06

Mitsubishi Fuso Rizon Trucks Recalled for Unexpected Drive Power Loss

Mitsubishi Fuso is recalling 2024 Rizon FEC7K and FEC9K trucks because a control unit error may cause the vehicle to shut down unexpectedly, 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 risk-of-harm product where a loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) is recalling certain 2024 model year Rizon FEC7K (E16) and Rizon FEC9K (E18) vehicles. The recall involves 175 vehicles that were not yet sold at the time of the recall announcement.

The defect is a control unit counter error that may cause the vehicle to shut down unexpectedly, resulting in a loss of drive power. MFTA states that a loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Dealers will reprogram the vehicle control unit and instrument panel control unit free of charge. Because none of the affected vehicles have been sold, no owner notification letters will be sent. Owners may contact MFTA customer service at 1-877-771-0707 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MITSUBISHI FUSO RIZON FEC9K (E18), RIZON FEC7K (E16)
Brand
MITSUBISHI FUSO
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
175

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 (2)

  • RIZON FEC9K (E18)
  • RIZON FEC7K (E16)

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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