Mitsubishi Fuso Recalls Rizon Trucks Over Software Issue
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Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America is recalling certain 2024 and 2025 Rizon trucks due to a software error that could prevent the vehicle from being driven while idling, increasing crash risk.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 9, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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Mitsubishi Fuso Rizon Truck Recall
What Happened
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2024 and 2025 Rizon trucks because the electrical control unit may transmit an error while idling, preventing the truck from being driven.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects approximately 732 units of the following models: 2024 Rizon FEC7K (E16), 2024 Rizon FEC9K (E18), and 2025 Rizon FECXK (E18). The NHTSA campaign number is 26V126000. No specific states or regions are mentioned.
What You Should Do
Owners should expect notification letters to be mailed on March 23, 2026. Dealers will reprogram the battery management system and DC-Box software free of charge. For assistance, contact MFTA customer service at 1-877-711-0707. MFTA's recall number is C10136, and vehicle identification numbers can be checked on NHTSA.gov starting March 16, 2026.
Why This Matters
This recall matters because the software issue could prevent the truck from moving when needed, increasing the risk of a crash and potential harm to drivers and others.
Source
This information is from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). For more details, visit the NHTSA recall page at https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V126000.
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