Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V046000 Reported February 10, 2014

Contamination of the atf

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. · Power Train · 7,819 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V046000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
7,819
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 10, 2014
Completion Rate
95.01

Defect Summary

Mitsubishi fuso truck of america, inc. (mitsubishi fuso) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 fec52, fec72, fec92 and fgb72 trucks. in the affected vehicles, the transmission may not have been cleaned sufficiently during manufacturing, allowing debris to contaminate the automatic transmission fluid (atf).

Safety Consequence

Contaminated atf may cause the transmission to become inoperative resulting in engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Mitsubishi fuso will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission, flush the system twice and refill it with new atf or replace the transmission assembly as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on april 7, 2014. owners may contact mitsubishi fuso 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 14V046000 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 14V046000

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

What is recall 14V046000?

NHTSA recall 14V046000 was issued by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. on February 10, 2014. It addresses: Contamination of the atf. The recall affects approximately 7,819 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 14V046000 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.