2015 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC92 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2015 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC92 has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to recalls rather than direct complaints about vehicle performance or defects.
There are five recalls affecting various systems of the vehicle including the engine, fuel system, transmission, emission control, and equipment. These recalls address potential safety risks that require inspection or replacement by authorized dealers.
Recalls- Engine timing chain bolt. NHTSA Recall 15V195000 affects 25 vehicles. The lower engine timing chain bolt may be insufficiently tightened during assembly causing an engine oil leak that could lead to engine seizure and increase crash risk. Dealers will tighten the bolt to the proper torque free of charge.
- Fuel system hose. NHTSA Recall 15V850000 involves 9,456 trucks with a fuel return hose that may deteriorate, swell, and detach resulting in a fuel leak and fire hazard. Dealers will inspect and replace the hose as needed at no cost.
- Automatic transmission hose. NHTSA Recall 14V605000 covers 9,138 trucks where the automatic transmission fluid cooler hose may burst, causing fluid loss and transmission failure, which raises crash risk. Dealers will replace affected hoses free of charge.
- Emission control wiring. NHTSA Recall 16V116000 includes 853 vehicles equipped with an optional cold weather PCV heater kit. Wiring chafing on a metal clamp could cause a short circuit increasing fire risk. Replacement of the PVC pipe heater will be performed by dealers at no cost.
- Fire extinguishers. NHTSA Recall 18V047000 affects 1,153 vehicles with Kidde fire extinguishers that may clog, require excessive force, or have nozzles that can detach and cause injury. Owners are instructed to contact Kidde for free replacement extinguishers.
Owners facing repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues of this model may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a qualified attorney could provide guidance on available protections and options.
2015 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC92 Summary
2015
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
20625
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2015 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.
2015 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.
2015 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.
2015 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.
2015 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.
Complaints
No complaints found.