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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V534000

2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Fec72 | 2013 Mitsubishi Fuso Fec72 | 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Fec52 | 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Fec92 | 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Fgb72 | 2013 Mitsubishi Fuso Fec52 | 2013 Mitsubishi Fuso Fec92 | 2013 Mitsubishi Fuso Fgb72 — Parking brake

Published November 9, 2012 · Recall initiated: November 6, 2012

Summary

NHTSA records recall 12V534000, published November 9, 2012 and initiated November 6, 2012. Recalling firm: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.; 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Fec72 | 2013 Mitsubishi Fuso Fec72 | 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Fec52 | 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Fec92 | 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Fgb72 | 2013 Mitsubishi Fuso Fec52 | 2013 Mitsubishi Fuso Fec92 | 2013 Mitsubishi Fuso Fgb72 — Parking brake.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

MFTA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the parking brake nut, free of charge. The safety recall began on December 19, 2012. Owners may contact MFTA at 1-856-467-4500.

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Recall details

Brand
MITSUBISHI FUSO
Model
FEC72
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
Lot
2012 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC72 | 2013 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC72 | 2012 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC52 | 2012 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC92 | 2012 MITSUBISHI FUSO FGB72 | 2013 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC52 | 2013 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC92 | 2013 MITSUBISHI FUSO FGB72
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Fec72 | 2013 Mitsubishi Fuso Fec72 | 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Fec52 | 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Fec92 | 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Fgb72 | 2013 Mitsubishi Fuso Fec52 | 2013 Mitsubishi Fuso Fec92 | 2013 Mitsubishi Fuso Fgb72 — Parking brake recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V534000 on November 9, 2012. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

MFTA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the parking brake nut, free of charge. The safety recall began on December 19, 2012. Owners may contact MFTA at 1-856-467-4500.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MITSUBISHI FUSO. Model: FEC72.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)