Mitsubishi Fuso recall MFV00001

Q: Is MFV00001 the same recall as 18V047000?

Yes. MFV00001 is Mitsubishi Fuso’s own number for it; 18V047000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Mitsubishi Fuso calls it MFV00001. NHTSA filed it as campaign 18V047000 on Jan 11, 2018: equipment on the 2004–2017 Mitsubishi Fuso FE84D and 7 other Mitsubishi Fuso models, 1,153 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 18V047000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
18V047000	2004–2017 Mitsubishi Fuso FE84D and 7 other Mitsubishi Fuso models	Equipment	Jan 11, 2018	1,153	critical

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

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 18V047000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. MFV00001 is the number Mitsubishi Fuso assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 18V047000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

NHTSA VIN recall lookup →

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is MFV00001 the same recall as 18V047000?

Yes. MFV00001 is Mitsubishi Fuso’s own number for it; 18V047000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does MFV00001 cover?

2004–2017 Mitsubishi Fuso FE84D and 7 other Mitsubishi Fuso models, 1,153 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the MFV00001 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.