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2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72 Recalls & Complaints

The 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72 has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Mitsubishi Fuso dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72 owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72, describing incidents dated November 19, 2014 to June 16, 2016.

Most-cited components

  • Engine 2 complaints

Of the 2 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across both complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11331706 · Filed

    TL* THE CONTACT CALLING ON BEHALF OF ONE OF HIS DRIVERS, WHO WAS DRIVING A 2012 MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC72 AND STATED THAT WHILE HIS DRIVER WAS DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WHEN INTO A DEATH MODE AND SLOWDOWN AS A RESULT, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER…

  • ODI #10660547 · Filed

    AIR FLOW SENSOR PREMATURE FAILURE RATE. AT 68,590 MILES THE PART HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT THEY HAVE ONE CUSTOMER THAT HAS REPLACED THE AIR FLOW SENSOR A TOTAL OF 10 TIMES ON A VEHICLE WITH 90,000 MILES. *TR

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72 in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable

NHTSA #18V047000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported January 11, 2018 · Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 1,153 vehicles

Repair completion: 1.82% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Mitsubishi Fuso campaign MFV00001 · Owners notified January 11, 2018 · Vehicles built April 3, 2003 – March 3, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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

Safety consequence

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

PVC Pipe Heater Short Circuit may cause Fire

NHTSA #16V116000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Exhaust System — Emission Control — Crankcase (PCV) · NHTSA notice

Reported February 29, 2016 · Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 853 vehicles

Repair completion: 85.23% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Mitsubishi Fuso campaign C1008310 · Owners notified April 6, 2016 · Vehicles built February 4, 2011 – March 31, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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 consequence

A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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.

Fuel Return Hose may Deteriorate and cause Leak

NHTSA #15V850000 · Fuel System, Diesel · NHTSA notice

Reported December 18, 2015 · Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 9,456 vehicles

Repair completion: 84.38% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Mitsubishi Fuso campaign C1008210 · Owners notified February 15, 2016 · Vehicles built April 8, 2011 – July 22, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

If the fuel hose detaches a fuel leak may result, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

Brake Pad Shims may Corrode

NHTSA #15V504000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Disc — Pads · NHTSA notice

Reported August 11, 2015 · Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 7,104 vehicles

Repair completion: 88.02% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Mitsubishi Fuso campaign C1008010 · Owners notified October 6, 2015 · Vehicles built February 3, 2011 – January 9, 2013 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 FEC52 vehicles manufactured February 3, 2011, to March 31, 2015, and 2012-2013 FEC72 and FEC92 vehicles manufactured February 3, 2011, to January 9, 2013. The affected vehicles have brake pad shims that may rust or corrode after exposure to snow and ice melting chemicals that have been applied to roadways.

Safety consequence

Rust or corrosion will result in swelling of the shims causing an increased brake pedal stroke. The extra brake travel may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

MFTA will notify owners, and dealers will replace any steel brake pad shims with stainless steel shims, free of charge. The recall began on October 6, 2015. Owners may call MFTA customer service at 1-877-711-0707. MFTA's number for this recall is C1008010.

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.

Transmission Fluid Oil Cooler Hose may Burst

NHTSA #14V605000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission · NHTSA notice

Reported September 29, 2014 · Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 9,138 vehicles

Repair completion: 91.45% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Mitsubishi Fuso campaign C1007010 · Owners notified November 26, 2014 · Vehicles built April 8, 2011 – April 18, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

Contamination of the ATF

NHTSA #14V046000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission · NHTSA notice

Reported February 10, 2014 · Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 7,819 vehicles

Repair completion: 95.01% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified April 7, 2014 · Vehicles built April 8, 2011 – August 21, 2013 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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 consequence

Contaminated ATF may cause the transmission to become inoperative resulting in engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Parking Brake Lock Nut may be Loose

NHTSA #12V534000 · Parking Brake · NHTSA notice

Reported November 6, 2012 · Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 6,538 vehicles

Mitsubishi Fuso campaign C1005810 · Owners notified December 19, 2012 · Vehicles built April 15, 2011 – October 16, 2012 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

MFTA's recall campaign number is C1005810.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Fuel Filter Head Leak

NHTSA #12V524000 · Fuel System, Other — Fuel Filter · NHTSA notice

Reported October 25, 2012 · MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.

Potentially affected: 6,520 vehicles

Mitsubishi Fuso campaign C1005710 · Owners notified December 20, 2012 · Vehicles built April 8, 2011 – September 25, 2012 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

MFTA's recall campaign number is C1005710.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Low Pressure Fuel Return Hose

NHTSA #12V424000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice

Reported August 31, 2012 · MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.

Potentially affected: 4,885 vehicles

Owners notified October 19, 2012

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

MFTA's recall campaign number is C1005410.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE/FMVSS 208

NHTSA #12V058000 · Seat Belts — Front — Buckle Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported February 16, 2012 · MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.

Potentially affected: 760 vehicles

Owners notified March 12, 2012 · Vehicles built February 10, 2011 – April 8, 2011 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

FAILURE OF THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE TO ENGAGE CORRECTLY INCREASES THE RISK OF PASSENGER INJURY OR DEATH.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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