Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V424000 Reported August 31, 2012

Low pressure fuel return hose

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. · Fuel System, Gasoline · 4,885 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12V424000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicles Affected
4,885
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 31, 2012

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 12V424000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 12V424000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12V424000?

NHTSA recall 12V424000 was issued by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. on August 31, 2012. It addresses: Low pressure fuel return hose. The recall affects approximately 4,885 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V424000 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.