2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72
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Recalls
10 recalls name the 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the fuel hose detaches a fuel leak may result, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
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.
Remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (Mitsubishi Fuso) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 FEC52, FEC72, FEC92 and FGB72 trucks. In the affected vehicles, the transmission may not have been cleaned sufficiently during manufacturing, allowing debris to contaminate the automatic transmission fluid (ATF).
Risk and remedy
Risk
Contaminated ATF may cause the transmission to become inoperative resulting in engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mitsubishi Fuso will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission, flush the system twice and refill it with new ATF or replace the transmission assembly as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 7, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi Fuso at 1-856-467-4500.
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America (MFTA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 FEC52, FEC72, FEC92, and FGB72 trucks; manufactured from April 8, 2011, through October 16, 2012. The parking brake cable nut may have been insufficiently tightened during assembly. As a result, the parking brake cable could loosen with each operation of the parking brake.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Continued use of the parking brake could result in the inability for it to hold the vehicle stationary. This may lead to a truck rollaway increasing the risk of pedestrian injury or a vehicle crash.
Remedy
MFTA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the parking brake nut, free of charge. The safety recall began on December 19, 2012. Owners may contact MFTA at 1-856-467-4500.
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America (MFTA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 FEC52, FEC72, FEC92, and FGB72 trucks. The fuel line may disconnect from the fuel filter head due to an improperly machined connector.
Risk and remedy
Risk
As the fuel line loosens and detaches it may leak fuel. Leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source such as high temperature components may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
MFTA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the affected fuel filter head, free of charge. The safety recall began on December 19, 2012. Owners may contact MFTA at 1-856-467-4500.
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America (MFTA) is recalling certain model year 2012 FGB72 and model year 2012-2013 FEC52, FEC72, FEC92 trucks. The low pressure fuel return hose and filter may have been improperly routed at the hose clamp near the filter. This could allow the fuel hose to slip off of the filter, causing a fuel leak.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
MFTA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the hose and filter routing and add a clip to the fuel return hose, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 19, 2012. Owners may contact MFTA at 1-856-467-4500.
Mitsubishi fuso (mfta) IS recalling certain model year 2012 fec52, fec72, and fec92 trucks manufactured from february 10, 2011, through april 8, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208 occupant crash protection. during assembly, incorrect passengers side seat belt buckles were installed. the…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Failure of the seat belt buckle to engage correctly increases the risk of passenger injury or death.
Remedy
Mfta will notify owners and dealers will replace the passengers side seat belt buckle free of charge. the safety recall began on march 12, 2012. owners may contact mfta at 1-856-467-4500.
Owner complaints
2 complaints1 involved a crash2 injuries
Latest complaints
- Engine
TL* the contact calling on behalf of one of his drivers, who was driving a 2012 mitsubishi fuso fec72 and stated that while his driver was driving, the vehicle when into a death mode and slowdown as a result, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that the driver…
TL* the contact calling on behalf of one of his drivers, who was driving a 2012 mitsubishi fuso fec72 and stated that while his driver was driving, the vehicle when into a death mode and slowdown as a result, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that the driver sustained lower back and neck injuries that required medical attention and the front passenger sustained back injuries also requiring medical attention. A police report was filed. The contact was not aware of injuries from the other vehicle driver. The contact mentioned that the vehicle always experienced the death mode failure. The vehicle was towed to an office building lot and later towed to peach state truck center, 6535 crescent dr, norcross, ga 30071, where a new part was replaced of an unknown recall part. The entire def system was replaced. The contact stated that the manufacturer was made aware of the failure numerous times and was provided with a case number. The approximately failure mileage was 123,000. *Ln*dt*jb*jb
- Engine
Air flow sensor premature failure rate. at 68,590 miles the part has been replaced twice. I was told by the dealership that they have one customer that has replaced the air flow sensor a total of 10 times on a vehicle with 90,000 miles. *tr
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Extended Stopping Distance
On March 23rd 2015 the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation (PE) PE15-009 based on Early Warning Report (EWR) data received from Mitsubishi describing brake failures on model year (MY) 2012 -2013 Mitsubishi FUSO FEC 52, FEC72 and FEC92 trucks.Following the receipt of recall 15V-504 that…
On March 23rd 2015 the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation (PE) PE15-009 based on Early Warning Report (EWR) data received from Mitsubishi describing brake failures on model year (MY) 2012 -2013 Mitsubishi FUSO FEC 52, FEC72 and FEC92 trucks.Following the receipt of recall 15V-504 that addresses the concerns raised in this investigation, ODI is closing this PE.In November 2013, Mitsubishi released a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB 13-004) where they describe replacing original equipment (OE) brake pad shims with stainless steel shims due to corrosion.This service bulletin was referenced as the remedy in many of the EWR/field reports received by ODI that described extended stopping distances.On July 9th Mitsubishi responded to ODI's Information Request (IR) letter and identified 9 field reports, 26 warranty claims and 1 consumer complaint that resulted in a crash and injuring two consumers.An ODI investigator conducted interviews and analyzed field reports that supported concerns of drivers alleging a spongy brake pedal and difficulty stopping the vehicle while driving.Some reports describe the brake pedal going to the floor when depressed.Mitsubishi indicated that on certain affected vehicles, the original equipped brake pad shims are comprised of a material that rusts/corrodes when subjected to snow/ice melting chemicals applied to roadways.Normal operation in this condition may cause the shims to swell, resulting in increased brake pedal stroke that could result in increased stopping distances, causing a crash without warning.In their IR response, Mitsubishi states that even with the increased pedal stroke, the brake performance still meets safety standards and so the corroding brake shims are not a safety issue.As a result of ODI analysis and further discussions with the manufacturer outlining the risk to safety extended stopping distance represents, Mistsubishi decided to conduct a safety recall.ODI is closing this PE with Mitsubishi's voluntary safety recall 15V-504.Mitsubishi expanded the scope to of the recall beyond the scope of this investigation to include MY 2014 FUSO FEC 52, FEC72 and FEC92 trucks.With the recall action taken by Mitsubishi, this investigation is closed as further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exists on other model or MY vehicles outside of the recall scope. The agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10240443This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
- 10235609This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
- 10235608This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or 100 lbs.
- 10235606This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
- 10195236When replacing a fuel injector on a 4P10 engine, the injector code from the newly installed injector must be programmed into the EEC. The injector code is an eight character, alphanumeric code found etched into the plastic at the top of the injector, as shown below. When this number is entered into the EEC using the FD Tool, DO NOT include the ?D? at the end of the injector code, enter only the fi rst seven characters. If the entire code is entered, an error will be displayed stating that the code is invalid.
- 10191962This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to provide instructions and Material Safety Data Sheets for Biosol 100 use.
- 10191921SUBJECT: Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) 1623-19 after EEC programming during C10084 Recall MODELS: EPA10 FEC52, FEC72, FEC92, FGB72 produced prior to August 1, 2013 DESCRIPTION: EEC Software flashing is required to complete the C10084 Oil & Hydrocarbon emissions recall. During EEC programming it critical that all installation instructions are followed, should the technician skip step 37 Select the item 028 TYPE OF DRIVE, the check engine warning lamp may illuminate during the final road test or after customer handover. Using the Fuso Diagnostic Tool (FD) scan for active/stored codes, the DTC1623-19 The CAN message from component instrument panel is faulty indicates re-flashing instructions were not followed. Please note that MFTA Warranty will not reimburse dealers to correct this condition resulting from omitting programming steps that trigger DTCs. Follow the steps attached to the printer friendly version to remedy the issue. Upon completion, the recovery steps be sure to recheck for codes and conduct a final road test to confirm effectiveness.
- 10190105This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers reminding them of the importance of customer satisfaction.
- 10179677Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
- 10179674This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers informing that MMNA has recently received information from Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) about the effects of the Waterborne (WB) paint process on Mitsubishi vehicles.
- 10179673This Technical Service Bulletin informs dealers they may find a stain or cloudy spot on the body panels after removing the transportation film.due to improper installation of the film.This TSB instructs the dealers of the repair procedure for removal of the stain.
- 10177422SUBJECT: Proper method for PQR parts return shipping MODELS: FEC52, FEC72, FEC92, FGB72, FEC7T, FECZT, FEC9T DESCRIPTION: When MFTA Service requests that a PQR part to be returned, please follow the instructions below: Package all requested parts into one shipping container. Complete and attach the label on page two of this bulletin to the shipment. For light shipments (less than 150 lbs): Return all requested PQR parts less than 150 lbs via FedEx Ground Freight Collect using Account # 212016110. For heavy truck shipments (over 150 lbs): Contact your Product Support Manager for shipping instructions.
- 10176278SUBJECT: Destruction and scrapping of engine assemblies replaced under warranty MODELS: FEC52, FEC72, FEC92, FGB72, FEC7T, FECZT, FEC9T DESCRIPTION: Engines replaced under warranty must be held for 60 days from claim payment, unless otherwise instructed to return the engine to MFTA or one of its suppliers. At the conclusion of the 60-day warranty retention period, in order to ensure that engines comply with current US EPA regulations, we ask that you follow the procedures outlined on the following pages to ensure that the engine block is damaged and rendered useless for repair or remanufacturing. The Environmental Protection Agency, in regulation 40 C.F.R. 1068.240(b)(3), requires manufacturers to destroy the old engine block (or confirm that it has been destroyed) so that prevention of the engine from re-entering commerce is guaranteed. After the engine is destroyed, take a photo of the damaged portion and the engine serial # and email them to MFTA with your Dealer Code, the VIN and the Engine Serial # in the header of the email. Send the email to mfta_service@daimler.com. IMPORTANT! Failure to properly scrap an engine assembly and notify MFTA may result in claim chargeback.
- 10176275UBJECT: 4P10 Engine Repair vs. Replacement Worksheet MODELS: FEC52, FEC72, FEC92, FGB72 DESCRIPTION: When repairing engine damage, dealers are expected to follow the most economical repair method, regardless of whether the repair is within warranty or is customer pay. If the vehicle is within warranty coverage, and the damage is severe enough to question whether an engine repair is the most economical solution, the dealer must open a Technical Assistance Request (TAR) and submit a 4P10 repair cost comparison worksheet. The Technical Support Center will review the worksheet and the information outlined for 4P10 engine failures in SIB 19-005, and will provide repair guidance accordingly. The worksheet is located in the TSC Resource Center under 4P10 Cost Simulator for repair vs replacement, and under Service-Publications-Service Forms-MFTA-4P10WS. Please note that MFTA supplies large engine components such as cylinder blocks, short engine assemblies, etc. for 4P10 engine repairs when a complete engine assembly replacement is not essential.
- 10170809Fuso Technical Service Center (TSC) Use Process
- 10170805Residual flow (ResFlow) test for the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) in 2012 - 2018 Model Year DIESEL trucks
- 10170107This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170106This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170104This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170103This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170102This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170101This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170100This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170099This is an index of Tech Talk newsletter articles released in 2012.
- 10170097This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170096This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170087This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170086This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170074This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170071This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170070This TSB contains troubleshooting steps for diagnosis of various customer complaints relating to the audio system speakers in Mitsubishi vehicles equipped with original equipment audio components.
- 10075366Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10059160Mitsubishi 2012-2015 m/y fec52, fec72, fec92, and fgb72 canter vehicles with a duonic transmission: filter kits has been introduced by mfta. Kits are to protect installed transmission against intrusion of metal contamination. Filter kits to be installed at time of duonic replacement.
- 10057520Mitsubishi fuso: product improvement campaign on 2012-2015 model vehicles regarding turbo charger linkage using a lubricant and spray to prevent build up of rust. Models includes: fec52, fec72, fec92, fgb72.
- 10057519Mitsubishi fuso: models 2012-2015 fec52, fec72, fec92, and fgb72 trucks. Update on pcv cold weather kit will match the improved technology available.
- 10055996Mitsubishi truck: an idling system has been introduced to limit time engine running while in park, and a shut down and warning time limit will be set in eec. Model 2012 fec52, fec72, fec92, fgb72.
- 10055968Mitsubishi truck: to prevent engine damage from low oil pressure, on certain trucks, the eec will be reprogrammed with an engine protection system (eps) that detects low oil pressure with a buzzer sound.
- 10055967Mitsubishi: download correct software for correct pressure application, when installing waffle clutch transmission, or will experience a failed clutch, prematurely.
- 10054329Mitsubishi fuso: information being provided regarding the proper method in flushing duonic automatic transmission fluid, after failure and replacement, of duonic transmission assembly. Model 2012 fe, fg canter.
- 10054321Mitsubishi fuso: instruction information being provided regarding the removing and the installation, on certain trucks, of a center fuel tank. Model 2012-2014 fe, fg canter.
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