Recall Register

2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FGB72: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FGB72. The newest campaign is 18V047000. NHTSA received the report on 11 Jan 2018. The NHTSA record gives the component Equipment. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 18V047000, in the NHTSA record

MFTA will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2018. Owners may contact MFTA customer service at 1-877-711-0707, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. MFTA's number for this recall is MFV00001.
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Recall campaigns

8 campaigns, newest first. 46,362 units in total.

  • 18V047000Equipment
  • 16V116000Engine and Engine Cooling / Exhaust System / Emission Control / Crankcase (Pcv)
  • 15V850000Fuel System, Diesel
  • 14V605000Power Train / Automatic Transmission
  • 14V046000Power Train / Automatic Transmission
  • 12V534000Parking Brake
  • 12V524000Fuel System, Other / Fuel Filter
  • 12V424000Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

  1. 18V047000Received . 1,153 units.

    Equipment

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) is recalling certain 2004-2017 FE84D, FE85D, FEC52, FEC72, FEC92, FGB72, FK61F and FM657 trucks. These trucks are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    MFTA will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2018. Owners may contact MFTA customer service at 1-877-711-0707, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. MFTA's number for this recall is MFV00001.

    Report filed by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number MFV00001. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 16V116000Received . 853 units.

    Engine and Engine Cooling / Exhaust System / Emission Control / Crankcase (Pcv)

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number C1008310. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 15V850000Received . 9,456 units.

    Fuel System, Diesel

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 FEC52, FEC72, FEC92, and FGB72 trucks manufactured April 8, 2011, to July 22, 2014. The affected vehicles have a fuel return hose that may deteriorate due to being exposed to chemicals or lubricants, causing the hose to swell and detach.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the fuel hose detaches a fuel leak may result, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    MFTA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel return hose, replacing it with an improved hose, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 15, 2016. Owners may call MFTA customer service at 1-877-711-0707. MFTA's number for this recall is C1008210.

    Report filed by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number C1008210. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 14V605000Received . 9,138 units.

    Power Train / Automatic Transmission

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (Mitsubishi Fuso) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 FEC52, FEC72, FEC92, and FGB72 trucks manufactured April 8, 2011, to April 18, 2014. The automatic transmission fluid (ATF) oil cooler hose may burst.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the hose bursts, the ATF would leak out. Once a significant amount of fluid is lost, the transmission may become inoperative, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Mitsubishi Fuso will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected ATF oil cooler hoses, free of charge. The recall began on November 26, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi Fuso customer service at 1-877-711-0707. Mitsubishi Fuso's number for this recall is C1007010.

    Report filed by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number C1007010. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 14V046000Received . 7,819 units.

    Power Train / Automatic Transmission

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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).
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Contaminated ATF may cause the transmission to become inoperative resulting in engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  6. 12V534000Received . 6,538 units.

    Parking Brake

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America (MFTA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 FEC52, FEC72, FEC92, and FGB72 trucks; manufactured from April 8, 2011, through October 16, 2012. The parking brake cable nut may have been insufficiently tightened during assembly. As a result, the parking brake cable could loosen with each operation of the parking brake.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Continued use of the parking brake could result in the inability for it to hold the vehicle stationary. This may lead to a truck rollaway increasing the risk of pedestrian injury or a vehicle crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    MFTA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the parking brake nut, free of charge. The safety recall began on December 19, 2012. Owners may contact MFTA at 1-856-467-4500.

    Report filed by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number C1005810. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  7. 12V524000Received . 6,520 units.

    Fuel System, Other / Fuel Filter

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America (MFTA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 FEC52, FEC72, FEC92, and FGB72 trucks. The fuel line may disconnect from the fuel filter head due to an improperly machined connector.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number C1005710. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  8. 12V424000Received . 4,885 units.

    Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America (MFTA) is recalling certain model year 2012 FGB72 and model year 2012-2013 FEC52, FEC72, FEC92 trucks. The low pressure fuel return hose and filter may have been improperly routed at the hose clamp near the filter. This could allow the fuel hose to slip off of the filter, causing a fuel leak.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    MFTA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the hose and filter routing and add a clip to the fuel return hose, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 19, 2012. Owners may contact MFTA at 1-856-467-4500.

    Report filed by MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 20041
  2. 20051
  3. 20061
  4. 20071
  5. 20081
  6. 20091
  7. 20101
  8. 20111
  9. 20128
  10. 20138
  11. 20146
  12. 20154
  13. 20161
  14. 20172

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FGB72: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/mitsubishi-fuso/fgb72/2012/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
30 Sep 2026
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FGB72?
46,362 units in 8 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Mitsubishi Fuso FGB72 have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for the Mitsubishi Fuso FGB72, model years 2004 to 2017. 8 of them name the 2012 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FGB72 open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.