NHTSA recall 20V646000
Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Mitsubishi Fuso FEC7T and 2 more
Reported Oct 19, 20204,294 vehicles affectedMitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.Maker’s number C10114
The defect
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 FEC7T, FECZT, FEC9T vehicles. The exhaust pipe studs and nuts may not have been properly tightened.
The risk
Loose exhaust mounting can result in hot exhaust gases leaking, increasing the risk of a fire.
The remedy
MFTA will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the exhaust studs and nuts to the correct torque specification. The recall began December 11, 2020. Owners may contact MFTA customer service at 1-877-711-0707. MFTA's number for this recall is C10114.