FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
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 ins
... ufficiently tightened.Read moreConsequence
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.
Remedy
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.
13,644 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
MITSUBISHI FUSO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 FE83D, FE84D, FE85D AND FG84D VEHICLES. THE WEATHER RESISTANCE PROPERTIES OF THE AIR INTAKE DUCT RUBBER CUSHIONS IS INSUFFICIENT. DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION, THE RUBBER CUSHIONS DETERIORATE AND CRACK, CAUSING ABNORMAL NOISE.
Consequence
ALL OF THE RUBBER CUSHIONS COULD CRACK, ALLOWING THE AIR INTAKE DUCT TO FALL OFF OF THE TRUCK INCREASING THE RISK OF CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL OF THE AIR INTAKE DUCT RUBBER CUSHIONS WITH COMPONENTS MANUFACTURED TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS. THIS REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 19, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 1-856-467-4500.
16,384 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE BRAKE VACUUM HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH INSUFFICIENT WALL THICKNESS, ALLOWING THE HOSE TO COLLAPSE DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION.
Consequence
CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE IN THIS CONDITION COULD RESTRICT PROPER OPERATION OF THE BRAKE POWER-ASSIST AND COMPROMISE BRAKING PERFORMANCE; OR RESTRICT PROPER OPERATION OF THE EXHAUST BRAKE SYSTEM. EITHER OCCURRENCE COULD LEAD TO COMPROMISED BRAKING PERFORMANCE AND INCREASED BRAKING DISTANCE
... , WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.Read moreRemedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE VACUUM HOSE AND WILL REPLACE THE HOSE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 21, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 877-711-0707.
5,466 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
NHTSA Safety Investigations — MITSUBISHI FUSO FG84D
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE — Closed
— Model Year: 2006
BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER HOSE COLLAPSES
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED BASED ON ODI'S RECEIPT OFEWR INFORMATION PERTAINING TO COLLAPSING BRAKE VACUUM HOSES ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.THE VEHICLES OF CONCERN ARE MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS, MODEL YEARS 2006 - 2007,MODELS FE84D, FE85D AND FG84D.ODI MET WITH MITSUBISHI OFFICIALS AND DROVE A TRUCK WITH TH
... E COLLAPSED HOSE.IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE VACUUM BRAKE BOOSTER HOSE CAN FLATTEN OR COLLAPSE WHILE THE TRUCK IS BEING DRIVEN, RESULTING INDEGRADATION (REDUCED VACUUM) OF THE BRAKE POWER-ASSIST SYSTEM. THE REDUCTION IN AVAILABLE ENGINE VACUUM TO THE BRAKE BOOSTER REQUIRES THE DRIVER TO APPLY INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE TO ACHIEVE THE EXPECTED STOPPING DISTANCE. DURING THE INVESTIGATION, ODI LEARNED THAT THE BRAKE VACUUM HOSE WAS MANUFACTURED WITH INSUFFICIENT WALL THICKNESS, ALLOWING THE HOSE TO COLLAPSE DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION. DURING THE RECALL MITSUBISHI WILL REPLACE ALL VACUUM BRAKE BOOSTER HOSES ON THE APPLICABLE TRUCKS.THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.Read more