Recall 12V534 covers 6,538 2012-2013 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52, FEC72, FEC92, and FGB72 trucks with loose parking brake nuts. Free dealer repair.
Mitsubishi Fuso is recalling 6,538 2012-2013 FEC72, FEC52, FEC92, and FGB72 trucks because the parking brake cable nut can loosen as the brake is used. Continued parking brake use can leave the brake unable to hold the truck stationary, which raises rollaway, pedestrian injury, and crash risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The parking brake on 2012-2013 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72, FEC52, FEC92, and FGB72 trucks is the separate brake system that holds the truck in place after it is parked. A cable links the parking brake control to the brake hardware, and the cable must stay adjusted so the brake applies with enough force.
On affected trucks, the nut that holds the parking brake cable adjustment was not tightened enough during assembly. Each use of the parking brake can let the cable loosen farther. As the cable loses tension, the parking brake applies with less holding force and the truck is less secure when parked.
There is no warning sign before failure. The parking brake lever or pedal can still move, but that does not prove the cable is holding the truck correctly. The dealer repair is free and corrects the cable adjustment issue.
Who's affected?
Covers four Mitsubishi Fuso truck models across the 2012 and 2013 model years, all tied to the parking brake.
| 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72 | Parking brake |
|---|---|
| 2013 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72 | Parking brake |
| 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52 | Parking brake |
| 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC92 | Parking brake |
| 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FGB72 | Parking brake |
| 2013 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC52 | Parking brake |
| 2013 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC92 | Parking brake |
| 2013 Mitsubishi Fuso FGB72 | Parking brake |
| Units affected | 6,538 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
Continued use of the parking brake can leave it unable to hold the truck stationary. A rollaway increases the risk of pedestrian injury or a vehicle crash. Until the dealer inspection is complete, use extra care when parking and schedule the repair soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Mitsubishi Fuso dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012-2013 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72, FEC52, FEC92, or FGB72 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Mitsubishi Fuso dealer and ask whether the free parking-brake-nut inspection and tightening is open for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 12V534 when you call, and bring the recall notice if Mitsubishi Fuso mailed one.
- Avoid relying only on the parking brake on grades until the dealer completes the inspection and tightening.
- Call Mitsubishi Fuso at 1-856-467-4500 with owner questions about this recall.
What happens at the repair
Once the dealer repair is available, a Mitsubishi Fuso technician will inspect the parking brake cable nut and tighten it if it is loose or was not tightened enough during assembly. The dealer repair is free under the recall. This work addresses the nut that secures the parking brake cable so the cable stays fixed during normal parking brake use. Mitsubishi Fuso listed an owner contact line in the recall filing, but the dealer handles the inspection and tightening under the recall.
Timeline
| November 6, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 19, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V534?
Recall 12V534 covers 6,538 2012-2013 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72, FEC52, FEC92, and FGB72 trucks with a parking-brake cable nut that was not tightened enough during assembly. Mitsubishi Fuso dealers inspect and tighten the parking-brake nut for free.
What should I do if my 2012-2013 Mitsubishi Fuso FEC72, FEC52, FEC92, or FGB72 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 12V534. If it is, contact a franchised Mitsubishi Fuso dealer to schedule the parking-brake inspection and nut tightening. Reference recall number 12V534 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Mitsubishi Fuso dealers inspect and tighten the parking-brake nut free of charge under recall 12V534.
What is the safety risk with recall 12V534?
The parking brake can loosen with repeated use and fail to hold the truck stationary. That creates a rollaway risk, which increases the chance of pedestrian injury or a crash. Mitsubishi Fuso's free dealer repair addresses the loose parking-brake cable nut.
What if I bought my Mitsubishi Fuso truck used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the truck, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific FEC72, FEC52, FEC92, or FGB72 is included, then call a franchised Mitsubishi Fuso dealer with recall number 12V534.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V534000 |
|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Fuso customer service | 1-856-467-4500 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V534 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V534000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →