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NHTSA Recall 12V545000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 13,644 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Mitsubishi Fuso FE83D.

13,644
vehicles potentially affected
4
models affected
2013
owners notified (January 21)
NHTSA campaign12V545000
Manufacturer campaignC1006110
ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, OTHER › DELIVERY › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Report receivedNovember 23, 2012
Owner notificationJanuary 21, 2013
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America (MFTA) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 FE83D, FE84D, FE85D, and FG84D trucks; manufactured from May 27, 2004, through May 14, 2007. The fuel pipes may crack due to an improper manufacturing process. Additionally, the fuel pipe flare nuts may have been insufficiently tightened.

Safety risk

Cracked fuel pipes or loose fuel pipe flare nuts may leak fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a vehicle fire.

Remedy

MFTA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel pipes and tighten or replace them as needed, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 21, 2013. Owners may contact MFTA at 1-856-467-4500.

Notes

MFTA's recall campaign number is C1006110.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.

Vehicles covered by recall 12V545000

Make and modelModel years
Mitsubishi Fuso FE83D2005, 2006, 2007
Mitsubishi Fuso FE84D2005, 2006, 2007
Mitsubishi Fuso FE85D2005, 2006, 2007
Mitsubishi Fuso FG84D2005, 2006, 2007

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.