August 14, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V597000
If the rocker arms break the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V597
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
Components ENGINE
Potential Number of Units Affected 2,015
Summary
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) is recalling certain Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52, FEC72, FEC92, and FGB7 vehicles. The rocker arms may have been manufactured incorrectly and may break as a result.
Remedy
MFTA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rocker arms. While disassembled, the engine will be inspected and any damage will be remedied. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 11, 2019. Owners may contact MFTA customer service at 1-877-711-0707.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
4 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
|---|---|---|
| MITSUBISHI FUSO | FEC52 | 2017 |
| MITSUBISHI FUSO | FEC72 | 2017 |
| MITSUBISHI FUSO | FEC92 | 2017 |
| MITSUBISHI FUSO | FGB72 | 2017 |
3 Associated Documents
Recall 573 Report- Amendment 1
RCLRPT-19V597-2585.PDF 213.832KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-19V597-4749.pdf 245.079KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-19V597-9454.PDF 213.834KB
Recalls Documents
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=19V597&docType=RCL
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