2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FGB72
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Recalls
8 recalls name the 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FGB72. 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. (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.
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.
- 10170809Fuso Technical Service Center (TSC) Use Process
- 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.
- 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.
- 10052169Mitsubishi fuso: see document search button for owner letter. On some trucks, prior to engine eec reprogramming, must be diagnosed and components that are found defective should be replaced. Models 2012-2014 fec52, fec72, fec92, fgb72. Updated 10/28/13.
- 10051725Fuso truck: information regarding update reprogramming of duonic tcm to add clutch temperature warning lamp illumination, buzzer activation and improve shift quality. Models 2012-2013 fec52, fec72, fec92, fgb72.
- 10051698Fuso truck: information listed regarding the reprogramming of the engine eec. Models 2012-2013 fec52, fec72, fec92, fgb72.
- 10051697Fuso truck: information provided regarding the installation of fuel injector rubber cap over each fuel injector . Models 2012-2013 fec52, fec72, fec92, fgb72.
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