MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC52 (2012) recall — Equipment
Mitsubishi Fuso Fuso FEC52 (2012) trucks with defective fire extinguishers may not function properly during fires, increasing injury risk. Owners must contact MFTA for a free replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52 (2012) trucks with certain fire extinguishers may become clogged or detach, failing to work properly in fires and potentially causing injury. Owners must get a free replacement extinguisher from MFTA. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1251939-mitsubishi-fuso-fec52-2012-fire-extinguisher-recall-risk-of-injury.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251939-mitsubishi-fuso-fec52-2012-fire-extinguisher-recall-risk-of-injury · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V047000
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“Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52 (2012) Fire Extinguisher Recall: Risk of Injury in Fires.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251939-mitsubishi-fuso-fec52-2012-fire-extinguisher-recall-risk-of-injury. Based on NHTSA recall #18V047000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V047000).
Why it’s dangerous
The fire extinguishers may become clogged, preventing proper discharge or requiring excessive force to activate. In some models, the nozzle can detach with enough force to cause injury and make the extinguisher inoperable.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52 trucks with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers are affected. Drivers using these trucks are at higher risk during fires.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your truck has a Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguisher. The recall covers 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52 trucks.
- Brand
Mitsubishi Fuso- Category
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What to do — step by step
Contact MFTA for Replacement
Call MFTA customer service at 1-877-711-0707 or visit www.kidde.com for a free replacement fire extinguisher.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is my fire extinguisher being recalled?
The fire extinguishers may become clogged, preventing proper discharge or requiring excessive force to activate. In some models, the nozzle can detach with enough force to cause injury.
How do I know if my truck is affected?
Your truck is affected if it is a 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52 with a Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguisher.
What should I do if I have the recalled fire extinguisher?
Contact MFTA customer service at 1-877-711-0707 or visit www.kidde.com for a free replacement fire extinguisher.
Contact Mitsubishi Fuso
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mitsubishi Fuso to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V047000 — Mitsubishi Fuso Mitsubishi Fuso Hello, I own a Mitsubishi Fuso that is covered by recall 18V047000 from Mitsubishi Fuso. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V047000 (November 1, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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