Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle
- Component
- Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle
- Manufacturer
- Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 64
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2023-06-29
- Owners notified
- 2023-07-31
Defect description
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2023 NE7A, NJ7A, and NV7A vehicles. The front axle U-bolts that secure the front leaf spring assembly may be over-tightened, which can cause the U-bolts to break and detach.
Safety risk
Broken U-bolts can result in a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the front axle U-bolts and upper seats, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2023. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9390. Hino's number for this recall is M0420.