Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V534000 Reported November 6, 2012

Parking brake lock nut may be loose

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. · N/A · 6,538 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12V534000
Manufacturer Campaign
C1005810
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
6,538
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 6, 2012

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

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 12V534000 or campaign C1005810.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 12V534000

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

What is recall 12V534000?

NHTSA recall 12V534000 was issued by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. on November 6, 2012. It addresses: Parking brake lock nut may be loose. The recall affects approximately 6,538 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V534000 or the manufacturer campaign number C1005810. 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.