Passenger side seat belt buckle/fmvss 208
Defect Summary
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 passengers side seat belt buckles were installed. the passengers 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.
Corrective Action
Mfta will notify owners and dealers will replace the passengers side seat belt buckle free of charge. the safety recall began on march 12, 2012. owners may contact mfta at 1-856-467-4500.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. or involving Seat Belts.
FAQ: Recall 12V058000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 12V058000?
NHTSA recall 12V058000 was issued by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. on February 16, 2012. It addresses: Passenger side seat belt buckle/fmvss 208. The recall affects approximately 760 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V058000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.