July 29, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V585000
Front Leaf Spring Shackle Bolts May Be Loose
Loose bolts can detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V585
Manufacturer Mitsubishi
Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
Components SUSPENSION
Potential Number of Units Affected 952
Summary
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Fuso FEC9T gas trucks. The front leaf spring rear-lower shackle bolts may be loose.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts, and replace any damaged shackles as necessary, free of charge. 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.nhtsa.gov.
SUBJECT:
Safety Recall C10120 – Front Leaf Spring Shackle Bolts
MODELS:
FEC9T(FE180)
VEHICLES INVOLVED:
Certain 2020-2021 model year 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 front leaf spring shackle bolt tightening process on certain 2020-2021 model year FEC9T(FE180) Mitsubishi Fuso trucks. On certain trucks, the front leaf spring rear lower shackle bolts were insufficiently tightened during initial assembly. If the vehicle continues to be operated in this condition, the bolt could back out and fall onto the roadway, becoming a road hazard, causing a crash without warning.
MODIFICATION:
The front leaf spring rear lower shackle and bolt will be inspected. If the bolt has backed out and has abnormally worn the shackle, the shackle and hardware will be replaced and tightened to the correct torque specification. If there is no damage, the existing bolt will be tightened properly.
PARTS PROCUREMENT:
Due to the limited number of affected vehicles, repair parts must be ordered using the Recall Parts Order Form on Fusonet.
| Repair Parts | |||
| Kit Number | Quantity | Part Number | Description |
| C10120 Repair One Side | 1 | ML311583 | SHACKLE ASSY,SPRING |
| 1 | MB025159 | PLATE,SHACKLE | |
| 1 | ML311553 | BOLT, SPRING | |
| 2 | MH004158 | NUT,FLANGE | |
| C10120 Repair Both Sides | 2 | ML311583 | SHACKLE ASSY,SPRING |
| 2 | MB025159 | PLATE,SHACKLE | |
| 2 | ML311553 | BOLT, SPRING | |
| 4 | MH004158 | NUT,FLANGE | |
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
- 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.
- Inspect and repair the leaf spring shackles using instructions found in the Modification Procedure on the next page.
Modification Procedure
- Confirm that the front leaf spring rear lower shackle bolt has been tightened to 133-170 ft.lbs. (180-230Nm).
- If the shackle bolt is loose, inspect the shackle for damage.
- If there is damage found on either shackle, replace the Shackle Assy, Shackle plate, Bolt, and Nut per Service Manual instructions and ensure that the lower bolt is tightened to 133-170 ft.lbs. (180-230Nm). Refer to section 33 of the FUSO FE Gas Service Manual.
Parts list
| PART NO. | PART NAME | QTY |
| ML311583 | SHACKLE ASSY,SPRING | 1-2 |
| MB025159 | PLATE,SHACKLE | 1-2 |
| ML311553 | BOLT, SPRING | 1-2 |
| MH004158 | NUT,FLANGE | 2-4 |
SEOCONTENT-START
Recall Information Bulletin
No: C10120 Issued: 9/28/2020 NHTSA No: 21V585 Transport Canada No: 2021-470 Re: Front Leaf Spring Shackle Bolts Group: 33 Models: FE
SUBJECT:
Safety Recall C10120 – Front Leaf Spring Shackle Bolts
MODELS:
FEC9T(FE180)
VEHICLES INVOLVED:
Certain 2020-2021 model year 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 front leaf spring shackle bolt tightening process on certain 2020-2021 model year FEC9T(FE180) Mitsubishi Fuso trucks. On certain trucks, the front leaf spring rear lower shackle bolts were insufficiently tightened during initial assembly. If the vehicle continues to be operated in this condition, the bolt could back out and fall onto the roadway, becoming a road hazard, causing a crash without warning.
MODIFICATION:
The front leaf spring rear lower shackle and bolt will be inspected. If the bolt has backed out and has abnormally worn the shackle, the shackle and hardware will be replaced and tightened to the correct torque specification. If there is no damage, the existing bolt will be tightened properly.
PARTS PROCUREMENT:
Due to the limited number of affected vehicles, repair parts must be ordered using the Recall Parts Order Form on Fusonet.
Repair Parts
Kit Number
Quantity
Part Number
Description
C10120 Repair One Side
1
ML311583
SHACKLE ASSY,SPRING
1
MB025159
PLATE,SHACKLE
1
ML311553
BOLT, SPRING
2
MH004158
NUT,FLANGE
C10120 Repair Both Sides
2
ML311583
SHACKLE ASSY,SPRING
2
MB025159
PLATE,SHACKLE
2
ML311553
BOLT, SPRING
4
MH004158
NUT,FLANGE
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.
Campaign Reimbursement
Campaign Number
Models
Allowances
Labor Description
Part Number
C1012010
FEC9T
Labor Time
0.3 hour
Inspect the front leaf spring rear shackles and tighten shackle bolts
N/A
C1012020
FEC9T
Labor Time
0.5 hour
Inspect the front leaf spring rear shackles, replace damaged shackle on one side and tighten shackle bolts on both sides
C10120 Repair One Side
C1012030
FEC9T
Labor Time
0.8 hour
Inspect the front leaf spring rear shackles, replace damaged shackle on both sides and tighten shackle bolts on both sides
C10120 Repair Both Sides
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. Inspect and repair the leaf spring shackles using instructions found in the Modification Procedure on the next page.
Modification Procedure
1. Confirm that the front leaf spring rear lower shackle bolt has been tightened to 133-170 ft.lbs. (180-230Nm).
2. If the shackle bolt is loose, inspect the shackle for damage.
3. If there is damage found on either shackle, replace the Shackle Assy, Shackle plate, Bolt, and Nut per Service Manual instructions and ensure that the lower bolt is tightened to 133-170 ft.lbs. (180-230Nm). Refer to section 33 of the FUSO FE Gas Service Manual.
Example of damage on shackle
out
Damage on shackle
Tighten lower side (133-170 ft.lbs. [180-230Nm])
PART NO.
PART NAME
QTY
ML311583
SHACKLE ASSY,SPRING
1-2
MB025159
PLATE,SHACKLE
1-2
ML311553
BOLT, SPRING
1-2
MH004158
NUT,FLANGE
2-4
Parts list
SEOCONTENT-END
2 Affected Products
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| MITSUBISHI FUSO | FEC9T | 2020-2021 |
7 Associated Documents
Recall 573 Report- Amendment 1
RCLRPT-21V585-9711.PDF 215.307KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-21V585-2329.PDF 215.306KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-21V585-9204.pdf 645.888KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-4
RCLQRT-21V585-1067.PDF 211.156KB
Recall 573 Report- Amendment 2
RCLRPT-21V585-5337.PDF 215.364KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V585-5085.pdf 111.393KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2022-1
RCLQRT-21V585-1722.PDF 211.256KB
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