2014 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC72 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2014 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC72 has 0 complaints and 8 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to transmission, engine components, fuel system, brakes, and safety equipment. These issues resulted in multiple recalls addressing potential fluid leaks, mechanical failures, and safety concerns.
The 2014 FEC72 has 8 recalls impacting various systems including the automatic transmission, engine timing components, fuel system, braking system, emission controls, and onboard safety equipment. These recalls involve repairs or replacements designed to address risks such as fluid leaks, engine seizure, transmission failure, brake inefficiency, electrical short circuits, and fire extinguisher malfunctions.
Recalls- Transmission cooler hoses. Recall 13V421000 affects 600 vehicles due to insufficient clamping force on transmission oil cooler hoses causing fluid leaks. Leaks may cause transmission inoperation and increase crash risk. Dealers replace hose clamps free of charge.
- Engine timing chain bolt. Recall 15V195000 involves 25 vehicles with a lower timing chain bolt that may be insufficiently tightened, risking oil leaks and engine seizure. The fix tightens the bolt to specification at no cost to owners.
- Fuel return hose. Recall 15V850000 covers 9456 trucks with fuel return hoses that may swell and detach from chemical exposure, risking fuel leaks and fire. Dealers inspect and replace hoses as necessary.
- Automatic transmission cooler hose burst. Recall 14V605000 affects 9138 vehicles susceptible to ATF oil cooler hose bursts. Loss of transmission fluid can disable the transmission. Dealers replace the affected hoses free of charge.
- Transmission contamination. Recall 14V046000 involves 7819 trucks where transmission fluid may be contaminated by manufacturing debris, causing transmission failure and engine stalling. Dealers inspect, flush, and refill or replace the transmission.
- Brake pad shims corrosion. Recall 15V504000 impacts 7104 vehicles with brake shims that may rust from road chemicals, swelling and increasing brake pedal travel. Dealers replace steel shims with stainless steel versions free of charge.
- Cold weather PVC heater wiring. Recall 16V116000 affects 853 trucks with optional PVC pipe heater wiring that may chafe and short circuit, increasing fire hazard. The PVC pipe heater is replaced at no charge.
- Fire extinguisher malfunction. Recall 18V047000 includes 1153 vehicles equipped with defective Kidde fire extinguishers that may clog or have detachable nozzles, preventing proper discharge and posing injury risks. Owners receive replacement extinguishers free of charge.
2014 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC72 Summary
2014
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
8
Total Recalls
36148
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2014 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC72
1153 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
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. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
2014 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC72
853 vehicles affected
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.
Risk: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
2014 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC72
9456 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
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: If the fuel hose detaches a fuel leak may result, increasing the risk of a fire.
2014 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC72
25 vehicles affected
ENGINE
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 FEC72 vehicles manufactured November 8, 2013, to January 28, 2014, and 2012-2015 FEC92 vehicles manufactured April 22, 2011, to February 1, 2014. On the affected vehicles, the lower engine timing chain bolt may have been insufficiently tightened during assembly.
Risk: A timing chain bolt that was not properly tightened may result in an engine oil leak, possibly causing the engine to seize, increasing the risk of a crash.
2014 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC72
7104 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 FEC52 vehicles manufactured February 3, 2011, to March 31, 2015, and 2012-2013 FEC72 and FEC92 vehicles manufactured February 3, 2011, to January 9, 2013. The affected vehicles have brake pad shims that may rust or corrode after exposure to snow and ice melting chemicals that have been applied to roadways.
Risk: Rust or corrosion will result in swelling of the shims causing an increased brake pedal stroke. The extra brake travel may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2014 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC72
7819 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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: Contaminated ATF may cause the transmission to become inoperative resulting in engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
2014 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC72
9138 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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: 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.
2014 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC72
600 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
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.
Risk: Leaking transmission fluid may prevent the transmission from shifting, rendering the transmission inoperative, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.