Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V850000 Reported December 18, 2015

Fuel return hose may deteriorate and cause leak

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. · N/A · 9,456 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V850000
Manufacturer Campaign
C1008210
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
9,456
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 18, 2015
Completion Rate
84.38

Defect Summary

Mitsubishi fuso truck of america, inc. (mfta) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 fec52, fec72, fec92, and fgb72 trucks manufactured april 8, 2011, to july 22, 2014. the affected vehicles have a fuel return hose that may deteriorate due to being exposed to chemicals or lubricants, causing the hose to swell and detach.

Safety Consequence

If the fuel hose detaches a fuel leak may result, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Mfta will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel return hose, replacing it with an improved hose, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on february 15, 2016. owners may call mfta customer service at 1-877-711-0707. mfta's number for this recall is c1008210.

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 15V850000 or campaign C1008210.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15V850000

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

What is recall 15V850000?

NHTSA recall 15V850000 was issued by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. on December 18, 2015. It addresses: Fuel return hose may deteriorate and cause leak. The recall affects approximately 9,456 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 15V850000 or the manufacturer campaign number C1008210. 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.