Mitsubishi Fuso 2012–2013 Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Recalled August 31, 2012 · NHTSA recall 12V424000 · Mitsubishi Fuso
Hazard
Leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
MFTA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the hose and filter routing and add a clip to the fuel return hose, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 19, 2012. Owners may contact MFTA at 1-856-467-4500.
Units
4,885 units
Description
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America (MFTA) is recalling certain model year 2012 FGB72 and model year 2012-2013 FEC52, FEC72, FEC92 trucks. The low pressure fuel return hose and filter may have been improperly routed at the hose clamp near the filter. This could allow the fuel hose to slip off of the filter, causing a fuel leak.
What to do
MFTA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the hose and filter routing and add a clip to the fuel return hose, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 19, 2012. Owners may contact MFTA at 1-856-467-4500.
Product
Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52 · Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72 · Mitsubishi Fuso FEC92 · Mitsubishi Fuso FGB72
Manufacturer(s)
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →