2016 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC72 RECALL - #16V116000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : EXHAUST SYSTEM : EMISSION CONTROL : CRANKCASE (PCV)
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2016 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC72 |
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| Manufacturer |
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
2/4/2011 - 3/31/2015 |
| Recalled on |
2/29/2016 |
| Influenced by |
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
4/6/2016 |
| # Affected |
853 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2016 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC72 Recall for EQUIPMENT
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