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2012-2015 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72 and Mitsubishi Fuso FEC92 recall: engine

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on April 1, 2015. It covers about 25 vehicles.

vehicles affected
25
reported
Apr 1, 2015
owners notified
Jun 9, 2015

Engine

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
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 number 15V195000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 15V195000

Is there a recall on the 2012-2015 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72 and Mitsubishi Fuso FEC92 engine?

Yes. Recall 15V195000, reported on April 1, 2015, covers about 25 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V195000?

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.

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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