2021 Mitsubishi Fuso Fec7t problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (3)
Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly 2021-04-27 · campaign 21V297000 · 335 vehicles
Defect: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Fuso FEC7T vehicles. The rear leaf spring may break.
Risk: A broken rear spring leaf may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear leaf spring assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 15, 2021. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-877-711-0707. MFTA's number for this recall is C10117.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum 2020-10-19 · campaign 20V645000 · 2,873 vehicles
Defect: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 FEC7T, FECZT, and FEC9T vehicles. The brake booster vacuum pump assembly may be affected by heat radiating off the exhaust manifold during normal engine operation. This heat can cause the diaphragm in the pump to crack, resulting in loss of vacuum in the vacuum pump.
Risk: If loss of vacuum occurs, power brake assist may become inoperable, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the vacuum pump and install exhaust heat shields, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2021. Owners may contact MFTA customer service at 1-877-711-0707.
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe 2020-10-19 · campaign 20V646000 · 4,294 vehicles
Defect: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 FEC7T, FECZT, FEC9T vehicles. The exhaust pipe studs and nuts may not have been properly tightened.
Risk: Loose exhaust mounting can result in hot exhaust gases leaking, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: MFTA will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the exhaust studs and nuts to the correct torque specification. The recall began December 11, 2020. Owners may contact MFTA customer service at 1-877-711-0707. MFTA's number for this recall is C10114.
Service bulletins (9)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-07-21 · DEALER LETTER · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a dealer letter sent to dealers informing that mitsubishi technical training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
Structure 2023-04-24 · TSB-23-00-004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-04-24 · TSB-23-00-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) or 100 lbs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-04-21 · DEALER LETTER · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a dealer letter sent to dealers informing that mitsubishi technical training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
Unknown Or Other 2022-04-07 · TIN-22008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical information notice was sent to dealers to inform them audio manuals are now available electronically on mdl beginning with model year 2020. as new model year manuals become available, they too will be added.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2021-04-23 · TSB-21-00-010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin was sent to dealers to provide instructions and material safety data sheets for biosol 100 use.
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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
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