Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V448000 Reported September 20, 2004

Hino/steering wheel dust cover

Q: What is recall 04V448000?

NHTSA recall 04V448000 was issued by Hino Motors Sales U.s.a., Inc. on September 20, 2004. It addresses: Hino/steering wheel dust cover. The recall affects approximately 3,366 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Hino Motors Sales U.s.a., Inc. · N/A · 3,366 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

04V448000

Manufacturer Campaign

A3740

Manufacturer

Hino Motors Sales U.s.a., Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

3,366

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

September 20, 2004

Defect Summary

On certain trucks, when the steering wheel is being turned, the dust cover may twine with the steering shaft and could result in the steering wheel operation becoming heavy.

Safety Consequence

Loss of steering control may occur, which could result in a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will remove the old dust cover and install a newly designed cover. the recall began october 8, 2004. owners should contact hino at 1-845-365-1400.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Hino Motors Sales U.s.a., Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 04V448000 or campaign A3740.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 04V448000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 04V448000?

NHTSA recall 04V448000 was issued by Hino Motors Sales U.s.a., Inc. on September 20, 2004. It addresses: Hino/steering wheel dust cover. The recall affects approximately 3,366 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Hino Motors Sales U.s.a., Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V448000 or the manufacturer campaign number A3740. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.