Mitsubishi Fuso Recall 13V421000: Power Train, Automatic Transmission, Cooling Unit And Lines
NHTSA recall 13V421000 · announced September 12, 2013 · filed by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. · 600 units affected
The problem
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 FEC52, FEC72, FEC92, and FGB72 trucks. The transmission oil cooler hoses may leak transmission fluid (ATF) due to being secured with hose clamps that have an insufficient clamping force.
The risk
Leaking transmission fluid may prevent the transmission from shifting, rendering the transmission inoperative, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
MFTA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hose clamps, free of charge. The recall began on October 21, 2013. Owners may contact Mitsubishi Fuso at 1-856-467-4500. Mitsubishi's recall number is C1006410.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2013 Mitsubishi Fuso Fec52
- 2014 Mitsubishi Fuso Fec52
- 2013 Mitsubishi Fuso Fec72
- 2014 Mitsubishi Fuso Fec72
- 2013 Mitsubishi Fuso Fec92
- 2014 Mitsubishi Fuso Fec92
- 2013 Mitsubishi Fuso Fgb72
- 2014 Mitsubishi Fuso Fgb72
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.