4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Posted on: 2020-10-20
Description
Mitsubishi fuso truck of america, inc. (mfta) is recalling certain 2019-2021 fec7t, feczt, fec9t vehicles. The exhaust pipe studs and nuts may not have been properly tightened.
Consequence
Loose exhaust mounting can result in hot exhaust gases leaking, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Mfta will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the exhaust studs and nuts to the correct torque specification. The recall began december 11, 2020. Owners may contact mfta customer service at 1-877-711-0707. Mfta's number for this recall is c10114.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Posted on: 2020-10-20
Description
Mitsubishi fuso truck of america, inc. (mfta) is recalling certain 2019-2021 fec7t, feczt, and fec9t vehicles. The brake booster vacuum pump assembly may be affected by heat radiating off the exhaust manifold during normal engine operation. This heat can cause the diaphragm in the pump to crack, resulting in loss of vacuum in the vacuum pump.
Consequence
If loss of vacuum occurs, power brake assist may become inoperable, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the vacuum pump and install exhaust heat shields, free of charge. Interim notification letters were mailed to owners on june 28, 2021. Owners may contact mfta customer service at 1-877-711-0707.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #3 - SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2021-04-27
Description
Mitsubishi fuso truck of america, inc. (mfta) is recalling certain 2019-2021 fuso fec7t vehicles. The rear leaf spring may break.
Consequence
A broken rear spring leaf may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the rear leaf spring assembly, free of charge. Interim notifications were mailed to owners on june 25, 2021. Owners may contact mitsubishi customer service at 1-877-711-0707. Mfta's number for this recall is c10117.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #4 - SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2021-04-27
Description
Mitsubishi fuso truck of america, inc. (mfta) is recalling certain 2019-2021 fuso fec7t vehicles. The rear leaf spring may break.
Consequence
A broken rear spring leaf may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the rear leaf spring assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on october 15, 2021. Owners may contact mitsubishi customer service at 1-877-711-0707. Mfta's number for this recall is c10117.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.