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.
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America – PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE/FMVSS 208
| Report Received Date | 02/16/2012 |
| NHTSA ID | 12V058000 |
| Consequence Summary | FAILURE OF THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE TO ENGAGE CORRECTLY INCREASES THE RISK OF PASSENGER INJURY OR DEATH. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 760 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=12V058000) |
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