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Mitsubishi - Fuel filter head leak

Official notice

25 Oct 2012

Last checked

25 Oct 2012

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An official NHTSA notice concerns Mitsubishi - Fuel filter head leak. As the fuel line loosens and detaches it may leak fuel. Leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source such as high temperature components may increase the risk of a fire. Published 2012-10-25.

What to do now

Mfta will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the affected fuel filter head, free of charge. The safety recall began on december 19, 2012. Owners may contact mfta at 1-856-467-4500.

Units affected

6,520

Recall number

C1005710

Official notice

2012-10-25

The hazard

As the fuel line loosens and detaches it may leak fuel. Leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source such as high temperature components may increase the risk of a fire.

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Affected products

Product 1

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. — Fuel filter head leak

Units affected

6,520

Risk / hazard

As the fuel line loosens and detaches it may leak fuel. Leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source such as high temperature components may increase the risk of a fire.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

US · United States

Affected area 1

US · United States

Company & contacts

Brand

Mitsubishi

Manufacturer

Mitsubishi fuso truck of america, inc.

Phone

Not provided

Brand: Mitsubishi. Contact: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc..

Source & status

Source

Tier

official

Category

VEHICLES

App estimate

high

Recall details

Recall number

C1005710

Campaign number

12V524000

Units affected

6,520

Source tier

official

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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