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
- 1,951
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2015-04-07
- Owners notified
- 2015-06-05
Defect description
Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 238, 258, 268, and 338 trucks manufactured January 5, 2015, to March 20, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the U-bolt that connects the suspension springs to the front axle may have been overtightened.
Safety risk
If the U-bolt was overtightened, the bolt may stretch resulting in it loosening or failing. Either result may cause a loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Hino will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle U-bolts on the subject vehicles free of charge. The recall began on June 5, 2015. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9300.