2016 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC52 recalls
The 2016 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC52 is covered by 4 recall campaigns. Repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN to see which are still open.
| Campaign | Received | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 24V887000 | 2024-11-25 | Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf Spring Assembly |
| 18V047000 | 2018-01-11 | Equipment |
| 16V116000 | 2016-02-29 | Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Crankcase (Pcv) |
| 15V504000 | 2015-08-11 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Pads |
Each recall: problem, risk and fix
Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf Spring Assembly (24V887000, 2024-11-25)
Problem: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (Mitsubishi Fuso) is recalling certain 2016-2020 FEC52, FEC72, and FEC92 vehicles. The rear leaf spring may break.
Risk: A broken rear spring leaf may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free fix: Dealers will replace the leaf spring assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2024. Owners may contact Mitsubishi Fuso customer service at 1-877-711-0707.
Equipment (18V047000, 2018-01-11)
Problem: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) is recalling certain 2004-2017 FE84D, FE85D, FEC52, FEC72, FEC92, FGB72, FK61F and FM657 trucks. These trucks are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Free fix: MFTA will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2018. Owners may contact MFTA customer service at 1-877-711-0707, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. MFTA's number for this recall is MFV00001.
Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Crankcase (Pcv) (16V116000, 2016-02-29)
Problem: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 FEC52, FEC72, FEC92 trucks manufactured February 4, 2011, to March 31, 2015, and 2012-2015 FGB72 trucks manufactured June 22, 2011, to April 8, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped with an optional cold weather PVC heater kit. In these vehicles, the PVC pipe heater wiring may chafe on a metal clamp possibly resulting in the wire short circuiting.
Risk: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Free fix: MFTA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PVC pipe heater, free of charge. The recall began on April 6, 2016. Owners may call MFTA customer service at 1-877-711-0707. MFTA's number for this recall is C1008310.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Pads (15V504000, 2015-08-11)
Problem: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 FEC52 vehicles manufactured February 3, 2011, to March 31, 2015, and 2012-2013 FEC72 and FEC92 vehicles manufactured February 3, 2011, to January 9, 2013. The affected vehicles have brake pad shims that may rust or corrode after exposure to snow and ice melting chemicals that have been applied to roadways.
Risk: Rust or corrosion will result in swelling of the shims causing an increased brake pedal stroke. The extra brake travel may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free fix: MFTA will notify owners, and dealers will replace any steel brake pad shims with stainless steel shims, free of charge. The recall began on October 6, 2015. Owners may call MFTA customer service at 1-877-711-0707. MFTA's number for this recall is C1008010.
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