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This is a historical safety record. The campaign may no longer be active.

NHTSA : 12V058000🔴 ⚠️ High severity

Campaign Details

Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

MITSUBISHI FUSO (MFTA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 FEC52, FEC72, AND FEC92 TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 10, 2011, THROUGH APRIL 8, 2011, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208 “OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.” DURING ASSEMBLY, INCORRECT PASSENGER’S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE INSTALLED. THE PASSENGER’S SIDE SEAT BELT TONGUE WILL NOT ENGAGE ITS BUCKLE CORRECTLY.

Consequence / Hazard

FAILURE OF THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE TO ENGAGE CORRECTLY INCREASES THE RISK OF PASSENGER INJURY OR DEATH.

Proposed Solution

MFTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER’S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 12, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MFTA AT 1-856-467-4500.

🚗 Affected Vehicles3

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.