Defect Description For Recall
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc. (Mfta) Is Recalling Certain 2004-2017 Fe84D, Fe85D, Fec52, Fec72, Fec92, Fgb72, Fk61F And Fm657 Trucks. These Trucks Are Equipped With Kidde Plastic-Handle Or Push Button ‘Pindicator’ Fire Extinguishers That May Become Clogged, Preventing The Extinguisher From Discharging As Expected Or Requiring Excessive Force To Activate The Extinguisher. Additionally, In Certain Models, The Nozzle May Detach From The Valve Assembly With Enough Force That It Could Cause Injury And Also Render The Product Inoperable. For A Full List Of The Affected Fire Extinguisher Models Visit: Https://Static.Nhtsa.Gov/Odi/Rcl/2017/Rmisc-17E062-5427.Pdf
Make Of Vehicle
MITSUBISHI FUSO
Model Of Vehicle
FEC92
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
18V047000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Fire, If The Fire Extinguisher Does Not FunCTIon Properly, It Can Increase The Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
Mfta Will Notify Owners, InstruCTIng Them To Contact Kidde For A Replacement Fire Extinguisher, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On January 11, 2018. Owners May Contact Mfta Customer Service At 1-877-711-0707, Or Kidde Customer Service Toll-Free At 1-855-262-3540, Or Online At Www.Kidde.Com And Click On “Product Safety Recall” For More Information. Mfta’S Number For This Recall Is Mfv00001.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20030403
End Of Manufacture
20170303
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1153
Date Owners Notified
20180111
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20180111
Make Campaign Number
MFV00001