Mitsubishi Fuso FE84D, FE85D, FEC52, FEC72 and 4 more (2004-2017): Equipment
Recall 18V047000 · Jan 11, 2018 · Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
1,153
vehicles affected
1,153
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V047000
- Date
- Jan 11, 2018
- Maker
- Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,153
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment
- Model years
- 2004-2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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 activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable.
What can happen
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
8 models, 112 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Fuso | FE84D | 2004-2017 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso | FE85D | 2004-2017 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso | FEC52 | 2004-2017 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso | FEC72 | 2004-2017 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso | FEC92 | 2004-2017 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso | FGB72 | 2004-2017 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso | FK61F | 2004-2017 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso | FM657 | 2004-2017 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V047000?
8 models: Mitsubishi Fuso FE84D (2004-2017), Mitsubishi Fuso FE85D (2004-2017), Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52 (2004-2017) and 5 more, about 1,153 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V047000?
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.
What can happen?
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
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.