Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V195000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V195000 by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2014-2015 fec72 vehicles manufactured november 8, 2013, to january 28, 2014, and 2012-2015 fec92 vehicles manufactured april 22, 2011, to february 1, 2014 Includes 25 affected units, Lower Timing Chain Bolt may be Loose, component: ENGINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014-2015 fec72 vehicles manufactured november 8, 2013, to january 28, 2014, and 2012-2015 fec92 vehicles manufactured april 22, 2011, to february 1, 2014

Defect Summary

Mitsubishi fuso truck of america, inc. (mfta) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 fec72 vehicles manufactured november 8, 2013, to january 28, 2014, and 2012-2015 fec92 vehicles manufactured april 22, 2011, to february 1, 2014. on the affected vehicles, the lower engine timing chain bolt may have been insufficiently tightened during assembly.

Corrective Action

Mfta will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the lower engine timing chain bolt to the proper torque, free of charge. the recal is expected to begin in late june 2015. owners may call mfta customer service at 1-877-711-0707. mfta's number for this recall c1007710.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V195000
Report Received Date: 2015-04-01T00:00:00
Subject: Lower timing chain bolt may be loose
Component: Engine
Potentially Affected Units: 25

Details

MFR Campaign Number: C1007710
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Mitsubishi fuso truck of america, inc. (mfta) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 fec72 vehicles manufactured november 8, 2013, to january 28, 2014, and 2012-2015 fec92 vehicles manufactured april 22, 2011, to february 1, 2014. on the affected vehicles, the lower engine timing chain bolt may have been insufficiently tightened during assembly.
Consequence Summary: A timing chain bolt that was not properly tightened may result in an engine oil leak, possibly causing the engine to seize, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Mfta will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the lower engine timing chain bolt to the proper torque, free of charge. the recal is expected to begin in late june 2015. owners may call mfta customer service at 1-877-711-0707. mfta's number for this recall c1007710.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 92

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NHTSA ID: 15V195000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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