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2012-2013 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52, Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72 and others recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on August 31, 2012. It covers about 4,885 vehicles.

vehicles affected
4,885
reported
Aug 31, 2012
owners notified
Oct 19, 2012

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

What is wrong
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America (MFTA) is recalling certain model year 2012 FGB72 and model year 2012-2013 FEC52, FEC72, FEC92 trucks. The low pressure fuel return hose and filter may have been improperly routed at the hose clamp near the filter. This could allow the fuel hose to slip off of the filter, causing a fuel leak.
Risk
Leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
MFTA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the hose and filter routing and add a clip to the fuel return hose, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 19, 2012. Owners may contact MFTA at 1‑856‑467‑4500.

Recall number 12V424000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 12V424000

Is there a recall on the 2012-2013 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52, Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72 and others hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?

Yes. Recall 12V424000, reported on August 31, 2012, covers about 4,885 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 12V424000?

MFTA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the hose and filter routing and add a clip to the fuel return hose, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 19, 2012. Owners may contact MFTA at 1‑856‑467‑4500.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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