Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V421000 Reported September 12, 2013

Transmission hoses may leak fluid

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. · Power Train · 600 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V421000
Manufacturer Campaign
C1006410
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
600
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 12, 2013
Completion Rate
95.00

Defect Summary

Mitsubishi fuso truck of america, inc. (mfta) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 fec52, fec72, fec92, and fgb72 trucks. the transmission oil cooler hoses may leak transmission fluid (atf) due to being secured with hose clamps that have an insufficient clamping force.

Safety Consequence

Leaking transmission fluid may prevent the transmission from shifting, rendering the transmission inoperative, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Mfta will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hose clamps, free of charge. the recall began on october 21, 2013. owners may contact mitsubishi fuso at 1-856-467-4500. mitsubishi's recall number is c1006410.

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 13V421000 or campaign C1006410.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13V421000

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

What is recall 13V421000?

NHTSA recall 13V421000 was issued by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. on September 12, 2013. It addresses: Transmission hoses may leak fluid. The recall affects approximately 600 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V421000 or the manufacturer campaign number C1006410. 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.