Recall 12V058000: 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52, 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72, 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC92

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Feb 16, 2012
Vehicles affected
760
Models
3
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

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 passenger’s side seat belt buckles were installed. The passenger’s side seat belt tongue will not engage its buckle correctly.

The risk

Failure of the seat belt buckle to engage correctly increases the risk of passenger injury or death.

The fix

Mfta will notify owners and dealers will replace the passenger’s 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.

Affected vehicles

Details

NHTSA campaign
12V058000
Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
Owner letters
Mar 12, 2012
Components
Seat belts:front:buckle assembly (Seats & Seat Belts)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology