Mitsubishi Fuso Fec72 2015

• Recall 127000 [USA]: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
  Mitsubishi fuso truck of america, inc. (mfta) is recalling certain 2004-2017 fe84d, fe85d, fec52, fec72, fec92, fgb72, fk61f and fm657 trucks. These trucks are equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.Nhtsa.Gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.Pdf
  mfta will notify owners, instructing them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on january 11, 2018. Owners may contact mfta customer service at 1-877-711-0707, or kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.Kidde.Com and click on "product safety recall" for more information. Mfta's number for this recall is mfv00001.
  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.

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• Recall 107512 [USA]: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
  Mitsubishi fuso truck of america, inc. (mfta) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 fec52, fec72, fec92 trucks manufactured february 4, 2011, to march 31, 2015, and 2012-2015 fgb72 trucks manufactured june 22, 2011, to april 8, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped with an optional cold weather pvc heater kit. In these vehicles, the pvc pipe heater wiring may chafe on a metal clamp possibly resulting in the wire short circuiting.
  mfta will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pvc pipe heater, free of charge. The recall began on april 6, 2016. Owners may call mfta customer service at 1-877-711-0707. Mfta's number for this recall is C1008310.
  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.

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• Recall 111227 [USA]: If the fuel hose detaches a fuel leak may result, increasing the risk of a fire.
  Mitsubishi fuso truck of america, inc. (mfta) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 fec52, fec72, fec92, and fgb72 trucks manufactured april 8, 2011, to july 22, 2014. The affected vehicles have a fuel return hose that may deteriorate due to being exposed to chemicals or lubricants, causing the hose to swell and detach.
  mfta will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel return hose, replacing it with an improved hose, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on february 15, 2016. Owners may call mfta customer service at 1-877-711-0707. Mfta's number for this recall is C1008210.
  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.

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• Recall 111677 [USA]: A timing chain bolt that was not properly tightened may result in an engine oil leak, possibly causing the engine to seize, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Mitsubishi fuso truck of america, inc. (mfta) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 fec72 vehicles manufactured november 8, 2013, to january 28, 2014, and 2012-2015 fec92 vehicles manufactured april 22, 2011, to february 1, 2014. On the affected vehicles, the lower engine timing chain bolt may have been insufficiently tightened during assembly.
  mfta will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the lower engine timing chain bolt to the proper torque, free of charge. The recal is expected to begin in late june 2015. Owners may call mfta customer service at 1-877-711-0707. Mfta's number for this recall C1007710.
  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.

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• Recall 106619 [USA]: If the hose bursts, the atf would leak out. once a significant amount of fluid is lost, the transmission may become inoperative, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Mitsubishi fuso truck of america, inc. (mitsubishi fuso) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 fec52, fec72, fec92, and fgb72 trucks manufactured april 8, 2011, to april 18, 2014. The automatic transmission fluid (atf) oil cooler hose may burst.
  mitsubishi fuso will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected atf oil cooler hoses, free of charge. The recall began on november 26, 2014. Owners may contact mitsubishi fuso customer service at 1-877-711-0707. Mitsubishi fuso's number for this recall is C1007010.
  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.

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• Recall 2016094 [Canada]: Engine
  On certain vehicles outfitted with the optional accessory cold weather pcv heater kit, the pipe heater wiring may chafe on a metal clamp. This could result in the pcv pipe heater wiring to interact with the clamp, which could lead to an electrical short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will replace the pcv pipe heater with an improved component.

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• Recall 2015597 [Canada]: Fuel supply
  On certain vehicles, the fuel return hose could deteriorate when subjected to various chemicals and lubricants, such as those used when cleaning the vehicle or used in certain rear body applications. If the fuel return hose were to deteriorate, it could swell and come off. This would result in a fuel leak, which in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. Correction: dealers will inspect the fuel return hose. If a defective hose is found installed, it will be replaced with an improved hose.

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• Recall 2014438 [Canada]: Powertrain
  On certain vehicles, the transmission oil cooler hose may have been manufactured incorrectly and may burst, causing an automatic transmission fluid (atf) leak. As a result, the transmission could become inoperative, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will inspect the hose, and if necessary, replace it.

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