2012 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC92 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2012 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC92 has 0 complaints and 11 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to various component recalls affecting safety and operational systems. These reports focus primarily on defects found during manufacturing and assembly processes that require manufacturer intervention.
There are 11 recalls for the 2012 FEC92 involving multiple systems including parking brake, fuel system, seat belts, engine, transmission, brakes, and fire extinguishers. The recalls address risks such as fuel leaks, fire hazards, transmission failure, and seat belt malfunctions.
Recalls- Parking brake. NHTSA recall 12V534000 affects 6,538 vehicles due to insufficient tightening of the parking brake cable nut. This defect may cause the cable to loosen and fail to hold the vehicle stationary, increasing rollaway risk. Dealers will inspect and tighten the cable nut free of charge.
- Fuel system hose routing. Recall 12V424000 involves 4,885 units with improperly routed low pressure fuel return hoses that can slip off the fuel filter, causing fuel leaks and increasing fire risk. The fix is hose rerouting and adding a clip at no cost to owners.
- Fuel filter connection. Recall 12V524000 covers 6,520 trucks with a fuel line that may disconnect from the fuel filter head due to an improperly machined connector. The resulting fuel leak can create fire hazards. Dealers will replace the fuel filter head for free.
- Seat belt buckle. Recall 12V058000 includes 760 vehicles where incorrect passenger side seat belt buckles were installed, preventing proper engagement and raising injury risks. Replacement buckles will be installed free of charge.
- Engine timing chain bolt. Recall 15V195000 affects 25 vehicles where the lower engine timing chain bolt may be insufficiently tightened, which can cause oil leaks and engine seizure. Dealers will tighten the bolt at no cost, with no Do Not Drive advisory.
- Diesel fuel return hose. Recall 15V850000 concerns 9,456 trucks with fuel return hoses that may deteriorate and detach, causing leaks and increasing fire risk. The hoses will be inspected and replaced if needed free of charge.
- Automatic transmission hose. Recall 14V605000 includes 9,138 vehicles with oil cooler hoses that may burst, resulting in transmission fluid loss and possible transmission failure. Dealers will replace affected hoses free of charge.
- Transmission fluid contamination. Recall 14V046000 involves 7,819 trucks wherein manufacturing debris may contaminate transmission fluid, leading to transmission inoperability and engine stalling. Transmission systems will be inspected and flushed or replaced as needed at no cost.
- Brake pad shims. Recall 15V504000 affects 7,104 vehicles with brake pad shims that may rust or swell after exposure to road chemicals, increasing brake pedal travel and stop distance. Steel shims will be replaced with stainless steel free of charge.
- PCV heater wiring. Recall 16V116000 includes 853 trucks with optional cold weather PVC heater kits where wiring may chafe and short circuit, raising fire risks. Dealers will replace the PVC pipe heater free of charge.
- Fire extinguisher defect. Recall 18V047000 involves 1,153 trucks equipped with Kidde fire extinguishers that may clog or detach nozzles, possibly failing to discharge in a fire. Owners will be instructed to contact Kidde for a replacement unit at no cost.
Owners facing repeated repairs, unresolved recall issues, or safety defects with their 2012 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC92 may want to explore their rights under state lemon law provisions. Consulting legal counsel experienced with vehicle defects can provide guidance tailored to individual circumstances.
2012 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC92 Summary
2012
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
11
Total Recalls
54251
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2012 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC92
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.
2012 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC92
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.
2012 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC92
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.
2012 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC92
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.
2012 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC92
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.
2012 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC92
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.
2012 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC92
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.
2012 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC92
760 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
MITSUBISHI FUSO (MFTA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 FEC52, FEC72, AND FEC92 TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 10, 2011, THROUGH APRIL 8, 2011, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208 “OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.” DURING ASSEMBLY, INCORRECT PASSENGER’S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE INSTALLED. THE PASSENGER’S SIDE SEAT BELT TONGUE WILL NOT ENGAGE ITS BUCKLE CORRECTLY.
Risk: FAILURE OF THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE TO ENGAGE CORRECTLY INCREASES THE RISK OF PASSENGER INJURY OR DEATH.
2012 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC92
6520 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America (MFTA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 FEC52, FEC72, FEC92, and FGB72 trucks. The fuel line may disconnect from the fuel filter head due to an improperly machined connector.
Risk: As the fuel line loosens and detaches it may leak fuel. Leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source such as high temperature components may increase the risk of a fire.
2012 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC92
4885 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America (MFTA) is recalling certain model year 2012 FGB72 and model year 2012-2013 FEC52, FEC72, FEC92 trucks. The low pressure fuel return hose and filter may have been improperly routed at the hose clamp near the filter. This could allow the fuel hose to slip off of the filter, causing a fuel leak.
Risk: Leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
2012 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC92
6538 vehicles affected
PARKING BRAKE
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America (MFTA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 FEC52, FEC72, FEC92, and FGB72 trucks; manufactured from April 8, 2011, through October 16, 2012. The parking brake cable nut may have been insufficiently tightened during assembly. As a result, the parking brake cable could loosen with each operation of the parking brake.
Risk: Continued use of the parking brake could result in the inability for it to hold the vehicle stationary. This may lead to a truck rollaway increasing the risk of pedestrian injury or a vehicle crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.