October 19, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V646000
Exhaust Studs and Nuts may be Loose
Loose exhaust mounting can result in hot exhaust gases leaking, increasing the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V646
Manufacturer Mitsubishi
Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number of Units Affected 4,294
Summary
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 FEC7T, FECZT, FEC9T vehicles. The exhaust pipe studs and nuts may not have been properly tightened.
Remedy
MFTA will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the exhaust studs and nuts to the correct torque specification. The recall began December 11, 2020. Owners may contact MFTA customer service at 1-877-711-0707. MFTA’s number for this recall is C10114.
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.
SUBJECT:
Safety Recall C10114 – Exhaust Studs
MODELS:
FECZT (FE140), FEC7T (FE160), FEC9T(FE180)
VEHICLES INVOLVED:
Certain 2019-2021 model year FECZT, FEC7T, and FEC9T trucks.
A list of vehicles your Dealership has sold that require this Recall can be found on the Dealer’s “Open Campaigns” list supplied by MFTA via Fusonet. Some individual vehicles described above may not need the Recall as the repairs may have already been performed. Always check the “VIN Inquiry” tab under “Service” or “Warranty” on Fusonet to verify that the VIN requires this Safety Recall.
Important note: It is a violation of Federal law for a dealer to deliver a new or used motor vehicle covered by this Recall Information Bulletin, under a sale or lease, until the Safety Recall has been completed.
OWNER NOTIFICATION:
Owners of affected vehicles will be notified by mail.
CONDITION:
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in the rocker arms on certain 2019-2021 model year FECZT (FE140), FEC7T (FE160) and FEC9T(FE180) Mitsubishi Fuso trucks. On certain trucks, the exhaust pipe studs and nuts may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the exhaust pipe connection could loosen over time and create an exhaust leak in the engine compartment. An exhaust leak in the engine compartment could damage components and create the risk of a fire.
MODIFICATION:
The exhaust studs will be tightened to the proper torque specification, the exhaust flange gaskets will be replaced along with any damaged studs or nuts.
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Park the vehicle on a flat, level surface, turn off the engine and chock the wheels.
CAUTION! Do not remove the wheel chocks until all modification work has been completed.
2. Tighten the exhaust studs using instructions found in the Modification Procedure on the next page.
3. After reassembly, confirm that there are no leaks.
Modification Procedure
1. Remove the exhaust hanger bolts (Red Arrows) and exhaust flange nuts (Green Arrows) and disconnect the O2 sensor connectors (Blue Arrows).
2. Remove the front exhaust pipes from the exhaust manifold flanges by lowering the complete exhaust system down as shown in the photo below left. Remove the gaskets from the studs as shown in the photo below right.
3. Tighten all of the exhaust studs fully into the exhaust manifold flanges. *If any of the studs or nuts cannot be reused due to damage, replace them with OEM studs (ML296164) and nuts (ML296165).
4. Install new gaskets (ML296166 and ML296167) on the manifold flanges and connect the exhaust front pipes.
5. Reinstall the nuts on the studs and tighten to 44 +/- 3.7 ft.lbs. (60 Nm +/- 5 Nm).
9 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| MITSUBISHI FUSO | FEC7T | 2019-2021 |
| MITSUBISHI FUSO | FEC9T | 2019-2021 |
| MITSUBISHI FUSO | FECZT | 2019-2021 |
10 Associated Documents
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2021-2
RCLQRT-20V646-8748.PDF 211.351KB
Safety Bulletin
RCSB-20V646-5328.pdf 229.479KB
Safety Bulletin
RCSB-20V646-6659.pdf 363.355KB
Recall 573 Report- Amendment 2
RCLRPT-20V646-3671.PDF 215.057KB
Recall 573 Report- Amendment 1
RCLRPT-20V646-1311.PDF 215.058KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2021-1
RCLQRT-20V646-5644.PDF 211.262KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-20V646-3387.pdf 244.566KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2020-4
RCLQRT-20V646-2002.PDF 211.156KB
Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-20V646-2821.pdf 131.731KB
Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2021-3
RCLQRT-20V646-3594.PDF 211.458KB
No products found.
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Recall Information Bulletin
No: C10114 Issued: 12/16/2020 NHTSA No: 20V646 Transport Canada No: 2020494 Re: Exhaust Studs Group: 15 Models: FE
RECALL CLAIM SUBMITTAL:
Reimbursement claims are filed through FALCON using the Field Fix claim type. Enter all requested information. The system will automatically apply the labor allowance. Please note: Any defective parts replaced while performing the stud tightening must be entered in the OEM parts section of the Field Fix claim during reimbursement submission.
Campaign Reimbursement
Campaign Number
Models
Allowances
Labor Description
Part Number
C1011430
FECZT
FEC7T
FEC9T
Labor Time
1.5 hour
Tighten exhaust studs
1) ML296166 1) ML296167 0-6) ML296164 0-6) ML296165
C1011440
FEC7T
Crew Cab
Labor Time
2.0 hours
Tighten exhaust studs
1) ML296166 1) ML296167 0-6) ML296164 0-6) ML296165
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FUSO
December 18, 2020
l!\ITPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
IMPORTANT!’
MITSUBISHI FUSO
TRUCK OF AMERICA, Inc.
2015 Center Square Road
Logan Township, NJ 08085
(856) 467-4500
(856) 467-4695 Fax
❖ This is to inform you that your vehicle may contain ll defect that could affect the safety of a person.
❖ Please be advised that your 2019-2021 Model Year FECZT (FE130), FEC7T (FE160) or FEC9T (FE180) truck
referenced by VIN below is open for a safety recall rtiated toJnsufficieat tightening of the exhaust studs.
❖ MFTA urges that you schedule an appointment. with an Authorized Dealer or Parts and Service Center to
perform the recall, at no charge to you, as soon as possible. Refer to this Recall .Notification letter when
speaking with Dealer Service Department personnel.
SAFETY RE.CALL NOTIFICATION – C10114 – Exhaust Studs
TRANSPORT CANADA SAFETY RECALL – 2020-492
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER -4UZBWK1
Dear Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Owner:
This notice is sent to you In accordance with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. has decided that a defect, INhich relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in the exhaust stud
tightening process on certain 2019-2021 Model Year FECZT (FE1 30), FECTT (FE160) and FEC9T (FE180) Mitsubishi Fuso
trucks. On certain trucks, the exhaust pipe studs and nuts may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the exhaust pipe
connection could loosen over time and create an exhaust leak in the engine compartment. An exhaust leak in the engine
compartment could damage components and create the risk of a fire. If you hear any abnormal exhaust noise, or if any engine
warning lamps turn on, Mitsubishi Fuso recommends that you should safely exit the roadway and shut the engine off.
If you’re searching for a Dealer or
Parts and Service Center in your area,
try the ”Find a Dealer’ link at:
www.mitfuso.com
FUSO
Conn”””d oo lht bad<.
OWNERNEHICLE INFORMATION CHANGE
If this vehicle is no longer in your possession. or the address has changed, please make any
necessary changes and indicn.te the “REASON FOR CHANGE” in the check boxes provided.
If you make changes, please sign and date, detach, and return this prepaid business reply
post.card.
VIN4UZBWK1
Owner of Record: Owner/Address Correction:
REASON FOR CHANGE
0 Truck Exported O Truck Totalled O Truck Scrapped/Out of Service
0 Truck Stolen D Truck Sold O Owner Address Correction
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The procedure will be completed at no cost to you when performed by an Authorized Dealer or Parts and Service Center. The
exhaust studs will be tightened to the proper specification and any damage resulting from loose studs will be repaired. The
scheduled time for repair is between approximately 1.5 hours.
Federal regulation requires that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee
within ten days. If you are the lessor of the above referenced vehicle, please forward this notification immediately.
Note: If you have incurred costs to obtain a remedy for the problem addressed in this recall prior to initial notification, please
present the paid invoice to an Authorized Mitsubishi Fuso Dealer or Parts and Service Center. The Dealer/Parts & Service Center
will submit a warranty claim to MFTA on your behalf. Reimbursement of these costs should be expected within 30 da,ys of warranty
claim submittal.
We at MFTA regret any inconvenience this situation may cause you. However, your continued satisfaction with our product is most
important to us.
If your MFTA Dealer is unable to perform this procedure without charge, or within a reasonable amount of time, please contact
MFTA Customer Service toll-free at 877-711-0707 for assistance.
Sincerely,
Scott M. Coyle
Vice President, Service Operations
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