NHTSA Recall 12V058000: Buckle assembly (seat belts)
MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 760 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V058000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | February 16, 2012 |
| Owner notification | March 12, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Mitsubishi fuso (mfta) is recalling certain model year 2012 fec52, fec72, and fec92 trucks manufactured from february 10, 2011, through april 8, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208 occupant crash protection. during assembly, incorrect passengers side seat belt buckles were installed. The passengers side seat belt tongue will not engage its buckle correctly.
Safety risk
Failure of the seat belt buckle to engage correctly increases the risk of passenger injury or death.
Remedy
Mfta will notify owners and dealers will replace the passengers side seat belt buckle free of charge. The safety recall began on march 12, 2012. Owners may contact mfta at 1-856-467-4500.
Notes
Mfta's recall campaign number is c1005110. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V058000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52 | 2012 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72 | 2012 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FEC92 | 2012 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.