Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 04V202000

Steering: linkages

HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2004-04-28.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V202000

Steering: linkages

Component
Steering: linkages
Manufacturer
HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.
Vehicles affected
810
Reported to NHTSA
2004-04-28
Owners notified
2004-05-07

Defect description

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE PINCH BOLT NUT OF THE YOKE CONNECTING THE STEERING GEARBOX AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHAFT BACKED OUT.

Safety risk

THIS COULD CAUSE THE YOKE AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHAFT TO SEPARATE WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RETORQUE THE PINCH BOLT NUT AS NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 7, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HINO AT 1-845-365-1400.

Notes

HINO RECALL NO. A3370.CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

6 model years across 6 models.

ModelYears on record
HINO NA6J2005
HINO NB6J2005
HINO NC6J2005
HINO ND8J2005
HINO NE8J2005
HINO NV8J2005

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.