Vehicle recall 12V524000 · October 25, 2012
Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52, FEC72 and 2 more models
The fuel line may disconnect from the fuel filter head due to an improperly machined connector.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America (MFTA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 FEC52, FEC72, FEC92, and FGB72 trucks. The fuel line may disconnect from the fuel filter head due to an improperly machined connector.
- Consequence
- As the fuel line loosens and detaches it may leak fuel. Leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source such as high temperature components may increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- MFTA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the affected fuel filter head, free of charge. The safety recall began on December 19, 2012. Owners may contact MFTA at 1-856-467-4500.
- Notes
- MFTA's recall campaign number is C1005710.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V524000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 25, 2012
- Filed by
- MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- C1005710
- Owner notification
- December 20, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6,520
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, other › Fuel filter
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52 (2012-2013): 2013, 2012
- Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72 (2012-2013): 2013, 2012
- Mitsubishi Fuso FEC92 (2012-2013): 2013, 2012
- Mitsubishi Fuso FGB72 (2012-2013): 2013, 2012
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