Recall 15V-504: 2012–2016 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52, 2012–2014 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72 and 1 more
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. recall for service brakes, hydraulic, reported to NHTSA on Aug 11, 2015, covering about 7,104 vehicles.
The problem
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 FEC52 vehicles manufactured February 3, 2011, to March 31, 2015, and 2012-2013 FEC72 and FEC92 vehicles manufactured February 3, 2011, to January 9, 2013. The affected vehicles have brake pad shims that may rust or corrode after exposure to snow and ice melting chemicals that have been applied to roadways.
The risk
Rust or corrosion will result in swelling of the shims causing an increased brake pedal stroke. The extra brake travel may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
MFTA will notify owners, and dealers will replace any steel brake pad shims with stainless steel shims, free of charge. The recall began on October 6, 2015. Owners may call MFTA customer service at 1-877-711-0707. MFTA's number for this recall is C1008010.
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 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Pads |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 15V504000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52 | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 | All years |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72 | 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FEC92 | 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 15V-504?
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 FEC52 vehicles manufactured February 3, 2011, to March 31, 2015, and 2012-2013 FEC72 and FEC92 vehicles manufactured February 3, 2011, to January 9, 2013. The affected vehicles have brake pad shims that may rust or corrode after exposure to snow and ice melting chemicals that have been applied to roadways.
How is recall 15V-504 fixed?
MFTA will notify owners, and dealers will replace any steel brake pad shims with stainless steel shims, free of charge. The recall began on October 6, 2015. Owners may call MFTA customer service at 1-877-711-0707. MFTA's number for this recall is C1008010.
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.