Mitsubishi Fuso FE83D, FE84D, FE85D, FG84D (2005-2007): Fuel system, other
Recall 12V545000 · Nov 23, 2012 · Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
13,644
vehicles affected
13,644
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12V545000
- Date
- Nov 23, 2012
- Maker
- Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 13,644
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, other > Delivery > Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Model years
- 2005-2007
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America (MFTA) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 FE83D, FE84D, FE85D, and FG84D trucks; manufactured from May 27, 2004, through May 14, 2007. The fuel pipes may crack due to an improper manufacturing process. Additionally, the fuel pipe flare nuts may have been insufficiently tightened.
What can happen
Cracked fuel pipes or loose fuel pipe flare nuts may leak fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a vehicle fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
MFTA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel pipes and tighten or replace them as needed, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 21, 2013. Owners may contact MFTA at 1-856-467-4500.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 12 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Fuso | FE83D | 2005-2007 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso | FE84D | 2005-2007 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso | FE85D | 2005-2007 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso | FG84D | 2005-2007 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 12V545000?
4 models: Mitsubishi Fuso FE83D (2005-2007), Mitsubishi Fuso FE84D (2005-2007), Mitsubishi Fuso FE85D (2005-2007) and 1 more, about 13,644 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 12V545000?
MFTA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel pipes and tighten or replace them as needed, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 21, 2013. Owners may contact MFTA at 1-856-467-4500.
What can happen?
Cracked fuel pipes or loose fuel pipe flare nuts may leak fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a vehicle fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.