What Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72 owners have reported to NHTSA, the service bulletins the manufacturer sent dealers, and any federal defect investigations, by model year. See Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72 safety recalls or check your VIN.
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA, by the model year of the vehicle. A high count can also mean a popular year, so compare it with how many were sold.
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injured | Deaths | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 |
| 2012 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 51 |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
The vehicle systems named most often in Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72 complaints (one complaint can name several).
In the owners’ own words, as filed with NHTSA. Unverified reports; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
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 SUSTAINED LOWER BACK AND NECK INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED BACK INJURIES ALSO REQUIRING MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT AWARE OF INJURIES FROM THE OTHER VEHICLE DRIVER. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE ALWAYS EXPERIENCED THE DEATH MODE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN OFFICE BUILDING LOT AND LATER TOWED TO PEAC…
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
Repair instructions and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about known issues. A TSB is not a recall, and the repair is usually free only while the car is under warranty; ask your dealer for the bulletin number.
This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or 100 lbs.
This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to provide instructions and Material Safety Data Sheets for Biosol 100 use.
This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers reminding them of the importance of customer satisfaction.
Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers informing that MMNA has recently received information from Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) about the effects of the Waterborne (WB) paint process on Mitsubishi vehicles.
This Technical Service Bulletin informs dealers they may find a stain or cloudy spot on the body panels after removing the transportation film.due to improper installation of the film.This TSB instructs the dealers of the repair procedure for removal of the stain.
SUBJECT: Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) 1623-19 after EEC programming during C10084 Recall MODELS: EPA10 FEC52, FEC72, FEC92, FGB72 produced prior to August 1, 2013 DESCRIPTION: EEC Software flashing is required to complete the C10084 Oil & Hydrocarbon emissions recall. During EEC programming it critical that all installation instructions are followed, should the technician skip step 37 âÂÂSelect the item 028 TYPE OF DRIVEâÂÂ, the check engine warning lamp may illuminate during the final road test or after customer handover. Using the Fuso Diagnostic Tool (FD) scan for active/
SUBJECT: Proper method for PQR parts return shipping MODELS: FEC52, FEC72, FEC92, FGB72, FEC7T, FECZT, FEC9T DESCRIPTION: When MFTA Service requests that a PQR part to be returned, please follow the instructions below: Package all requested parts into one shipping container. Complete and attach the label on page two of this bulletin to the shipment. For light shipments (less than 150 lbs): Return all requested PQR parts less than 150 lbs via FedEx Ground Freight Collect using Account # 212016110. For heavy truck shipments (over 150 lbs): Contact your Product Suppo
SUBJECT: Destruction and scrapping of engine assemblies replaced under warranty MODELS: FEC52, FEC72, FEC92, FGB72, FEC7T, FECZT, FEC9T DESCRIPTION: Engines replaced under warranty must be held for 60 days from claim payment, unless otherwise instructed to return the engine to MFTA or one of its suppliers. At the conclusion of the 60-day warranty retention period, in order to ensure that engines comply with current US EPA regulations, we ask that you follow the procedures outlined on the following pages to ensure that the engine block is damaged and rendered useless for repair or
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opens these when complaints point to a possible safety defect. Many end in a recall.
On March 23rd 2015 the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation (PE) PE15-009 based on Early Warning Report (EWR) data received from Mitsubishi describing brake failures on model year (MY) 2012 -2013 Mitsubishi FUSO FEC 52, FEC72 and FEC92 trucks. Following the receipt of recall 15V-504 that addresses the concerns raised in this investigation, ODI is closing this PE.In November 2013, Mitsubishi released a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB 13-004) where they describe repla
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation public data (complaints, manufacturer communications, investigations), model years 2010 and later. Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA.
In complaints filed with NHTSA for model years 2010–2017, owners most often name: engine. 2 complaints are on record.
No. A complaint is an unverified report from an owner. A technical service bulletin (TSB) is the manufacturer telling dealers how to fix a known issue; it is not a safety recall and is usually covered only under warranty. A recall is a formal safety action, and its repair is free.
File a vehicle safety complaint at NHTSA.gov. NHTSA reads every report, and patterns of complaints are what open defect investigations and, eventually, recalls.