Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V545000 Reported November 23, 2012

Fuel pipes may crack

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. · Fuel System, Other · 13,644 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12V545000
Manufacturer Campaign
C1006110
Component
Fuel System, Other
Vehicles Affected
13,644
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 23, 2012

Defect Summary

Mitsubishi fuso truck of america (mfta) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 fe83d, fe84d, fe85d, and fg84d trucks; manufactured from may 27, 2004, through may 14, 2007. the fuel pipes may crack due to an improper manufacturing process. additionally, the fuel pipe flare nuts may have been insufficiently tightened.

Safety Consequence

Cracked fuel pipes or loose fuel pipe flare nuts may leak fuel. a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action

Mfta will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel pipes and tighten or replace them as needed, free of charge. the safety recall began on january 21, 2013. 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 12V545000 or campaign C1006110.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 12V545000

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

What is recall 12V545000?

NHTSA recall 12V545000 was issued by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. on November 23, 2012. It addresses: Fuel pipes may crack. The recall affects approximately 13,644 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Other component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V545000 or the manufacturer campaign number C1006110. 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.