NHTSA Recall 14V046000: Automatic transmission (power train)
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 7,819 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V046000 |
|---|---|
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Report received | February 10, 2014 |
| Owner notification | April 7, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (Mitsubishi Fuso) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 FEC52, FEC72, FEC92 and FGB72 trucks. In the affected vehicles, the transmission may not have been cleaned sufficiently during manufacturing, allowing debris to contaminate the automatic transmission fluid (ATF).
Safety risk
Contaminated ATF may cause the transmission to become inoperative resulting in engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mitsubishi Fuso will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission, flush the system twice and refill it with new ATF or replace the transmission assembly as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 7, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi Fuso at 1-856-467-4500.
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.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V046000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52 | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72 | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FEC92 | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FGB72 | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
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.