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Recall 12V-058: 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52, 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72 and 1 more

MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC. recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Feb 16, 2012, covering about 760 vehicles.

NHTSA number
12V-058
Report date
Feb 16, 2012
Vehicles affected
760
Owners notified
Mar 12, 2012

The problem

Mitsubishi fuso (Mfta) is recalling certain model year 2012 fec52, fec72, and fec92 trucks manufactured from february 10, 2011, through april 8, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208 â“occupant crash protection.┠during assembly, incorrect passengerâ’s side seat belt buckles were installed. The passengerâ’s side seat belt tongue will not engage its buckle correctly.

The risk

Failure of the seat belt buckle to engage correctly increases the risk of passenger injury or death.

The fix

Mfta will notify owners and dealers will replace the passengerâ’s side seat belt buckle free of charge. The safety recall began on march 12, 2012. Owners may contact mfta at 1-856-467-4500.

Notes

Mfta's recall campaign number is c1005110. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerMITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
ComponentSeat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number12V058000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Mitsubishi Fuso FEC522012All years
Mitsubishi Fuso FEC722012All years
Mitsubishi Fuso FEC922012All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 12V-058?

Mitsubishi fuso (Mfta) is recalling certain model year 2012 fec52, fec72, and fec92 trucks manufactured from february 10, 2011, through april 8, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208 â“occupant crash protection.┠during assembly, incorrect passengerâ’s side seat belt buckles were installed. The passengerâ’s side seat belt tongue will not engage its buckle correctly.

How is recall 12V-058 fixed?

Mfta will notify owners and dealers will replace the passengerâ’s side seat belt buckle free of charge. The safety recall began on march 12, 2012. Owners may contact mfta at 1-856-467-4500.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.