Recall 14V-046: 2012–2014 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52, 2012–2014 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72 and 2 more
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on Feb 10, 2014, covering about 7,819 vehicles.
The problem
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (Mitsubishi Fuso) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 FEC52, FEC72, FEC92 and FGB72 trucks. In the affected vehicles, the transmission may not have been cleaned sufficiently during manufacturing, allowing debris to contaminate the automatic transmission fluid (ATF).
The risk
Contaminated ATF may cause the transmission to become inoperative resulting in engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Mitsubishi Fuso will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission, flush the system twice and refill it with new ATF or replace the transmission assembly as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 7, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi Fuso at 1-856-467-4500.
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Component | Power Train › Automatic Transmission |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 14V046000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52 | 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72 | 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FEC92 | 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FGB72 | 2012, 2013, 2014 | All 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 14V-046?
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (Mitsubishi Fuso) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 FEC52, FEC72, FEC92 and FGB72 trucks. In the affected vehicles, the transmission may not have been cleaned sufficiently during manufacturing, allowing debris to contaminate the automatic transmission fluid (ATF).
How is recall 14V-046 fixed?
Mitsubishi Fuso will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission, flush the system twice and refill it with new ATF or replace the transmission assembly as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 7, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi Fuso 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.