2005–2007 Mitsubishi Fuso FE83D & 2005–2007 Mitsubishi Fuso FE84D + 2 more recall: fuel system
⚠️ What's wrong
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America (MFTA) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 FE83D, FE84D, FE85D, and FG84D trucks; manufactured from May 27, 2004, through May 14, 2007. The fuel pipes may crack due to an improper manufacturing process. Additionally, the fuel pipe flare nuts may have been insufficiently tightened.
💥 The risk
Cracked fuel pipes or loose fuel pipe flare nuts may leak fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a vehicle fire.
🔧 The fix
MFTA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel pipes and tighten or replace them as needed, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 21, 2013. Owners may contact MFTA at 1-856-467-4500.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V545000
- Manufacturer recall #
- C1006110
- Manufacturer
- Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 13,644
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Owner phone
- 1-856-467-4500
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jan 21, 2013
- Built
- May 27, 2004 – Apr 27, 2007
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- MFTA's recall campaign number is C1006110.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.