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2013 MITSUBISHI FUSO FGB72 Safety Overview

The 2013 MITSUBISHI FUSO FGB72 has been closely monitored for safety issues.

Official NHTSA Recalls

The NHTSA has issued 8 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:

  • Equipment
  • Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:crankcase (pcv)
  • Fuel system, diesel

Severe Defect Warnings

Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as in the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Consumer Complaints

To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.

Why It Matters

Staying informed about these safety records is critical for MITSUBISHI FUSO FGB72 owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.

Latest Vehicle Recalls

2013 MITSUBISHI FUSO FGB72 18V047000

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

NHTSA Recall 18V047000: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 1/11/2018
2013 MITSUBISHI FUSO FGB72 16V116000

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.

A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Recall 16V116000: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 2/29/2016
2013 MITSUBISHI FUSO FGB72 15V850000

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.

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

NHTSA Recall 15V850000: If the fuel hose detaches a fuel leak may result, increasing the risk of a fire. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 12/18/2015
2013 MITSUBISHI FUSO FGB72 14V605000

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.

If the hose bursts, the ATF would leak out. Once a significant amount of fluid is lost, the transmission may become inoperative, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 14V605000: If the hose bursts, the ATF would leak out. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 9/29/2014
2013 MITSUBISHI FUSO FGB72 14V046000

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.

Contaminated ATF may cause the transmission to become inoperative resulting in engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 14V046000: Contaminated ATF may cause the transmission to become inoperative resulting... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 2/10/2014
2013 MITSUBISHI FUSO FGB72 13V421000

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.

Leaking transmission fluid may prevent the transmission from shifting, rendering the transmission inoperative, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 13V421000: Leaking transmission fluid may prevent the transmission from shifting... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 9/12/2013
2013 MITSUBISHI FUSO FGB72 12V534000

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America (MFTA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 FEC52, FEC72, F...

Continued use of the parking brake could result in the inability for it to hold the vehicle stationary. This may lead to a truck rollaway increasing the risk of pedestrian injury or a vehicle crash.

NHTSA Recall 12V534000: Continued use of the parking brake could result in the inability for it to... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 11/6/2012
2013 MITSUBISHI FUSO FGB72 12V524000

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America (MFTA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 FEC52, FEC72, F...

As the fuel line loosens and detaches it may leak fuel. Leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source such as high temperature components may increase the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Recall 12V524000: As the fuel line loosens and detaches it may leak fuel. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 10/25/2012

Recent Complaints

No complaints reported.