Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #12V545000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V545000 by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2005-2007 fe83d, fe84d, fe85d, and fg84d trucks; manufactured from may 27, 2004, through may 14, 2007 Includes 13,644 affected units, Fuel Pipes May Crack, component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2005-2007 fe83d, fe84d, fe85d, and fg84d trucks; manufactured from may 27, 2004, through may 14, 2007
Defect Summary
Mitsubishi fuso truck of america (mfta) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 fe83d, fe84d, fe85d, and fg84d trucks; manufactured from may 27, 2004, through may 14, 2007. the fuel pipes may crack due to an improper manufacturing process. additionally, the fuel pipe flare nuts may have been insufficiently tightened.
Corrective Action
Mfta will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel pipes and tighten or replace them as needed, free of charge. the safety recall began on january 21, 2013. owners may contact mfta at 1-856-467-4500.