NHTSA Recall 16V116000: Crankcase (pcv) (engine and engine cooling)
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 853 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V116000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | C1008310 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › EXHAUST SYSTEM › EMISSION CONTROL › CRANKCASE (PCV) |
| Report received | February 29, 2016 |
| Owner notification | April 6, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 FEC52, FEC72, FEC92 trucks manufactured February 4, 2011, to March 31, 2015, and 2012-2015 FGB72 trucks manufactured June 22, 2011, to April 8, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped with an optional cold weather PVC heater kit. In these vehicles, the PVC pipe heater wiring may chafe on a metal clamp possibly resulting in the wire short circuiting.
Safety risk
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
MFTA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PVC pipe heater, free of charge. The recall began on April 6, 2016. Owners may call MFTA customer service at 1-877-711-0707. MFTA's number for this recall is C1008310.
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 16V116000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52 | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72 | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FEC92 | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Mitsubishi Fuso FGB72 | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
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.