Fuel system, diesel: storage: tank assembly
- Component
- Fuel system, diesel: storage: tank assembly
- Manufacturer
- Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 970
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2022-12-06
- Owners notified
- 2023-01-19
Defect description
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2022-2023 NE7A, NJ7A, NJ7B, and NV7A vehicles equipped with a 50-gallon fuel tank. The fuel pickup tube may contact the bottom of the tank, restricting the uptake of fuel to the engine.
Safety risk
Restricted fuel update can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel tube, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 19, 2023. Owners may contact Hino's customer service at 1-248-699-9390. Hino's number for this recall is AASJ0.