Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #12V534000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V534000 by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2012-2013 fec52, fec72, fec92, and fgb72 trucks; manufactured from april 8, 2011, through october 16, 2012 Includes 6,538 affected units, Parking Brake Lock Nut may be Loose, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2012-2013 fec52, fec72, fec92, and fgb72 trucks; manufactured from april 8, 2011, through october 16, 2012

Defect Summary

Mitsubishi fuso truck of america (mfta) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 fec52, fec72, fec92, and fgb72 trucks; manufactured from april 8, 2011, through october 16, 2012. The parking brake cable nut may have been insufficiently tightened during assembly. as a result, the parking brake cable could loosen with each operation of the parking brake.

Corrective Action

Mfta will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the parking brake nut, free of charge. the safety recall began on december 19, 2012. owners may contact mfta at 1-856-467-4500.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V534000
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2012-11-06T00:00:00
Subject: Parking brake lock nut may be loose
Component: Parking Brake
Potentially Affected Units: 6,538

Details

MFR Campaign Number: C1005810
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Mitsubishi fuso truck of america (mfta) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 fec52, fec72, fec92, and fgb72 trucks; manufactured from april 8, 2011, through october 16, 2012. The parking brake cable nut may have been insufficiently tightened during assembly. as a result, the parking brake cable could loosen with each operation of the parking brake.
Consequence Summary: Continued use of the parking brake could result in the inability for it to hold the vehicle stationary. this may lead to a truck rollaway increasing the risk of pedestrian injury or a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: Mfta will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the parking brake nut, free of charge. the safety recall began on december 19, 2012. owners may contact mfta at 1-856-467-4500.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 12V534000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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