Hino Motors Sales U.s.a., Inc. | NHTSA Recall #13V623000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V623000 by Hino Motors Sales U.s.a., Inc.. Affecting model year 2013 nv8j vehicles manufactured november 13, 2012, through february 8, 2013 Includes 8 affected units, Incorrect GVWR Label/FMVSS 567, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013 nv8j vehicles manufactured november 13, 2012, through february 8, 2013

Defect Summary

Hino motor sales (hino) is recalling certain model year 2013 nv8j vehicles manufactured november 13, 2012, through february 8, 2013. the affected vehicles were modified to have a lower gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr), however the vehicle documentation shows the full gvwr. as such, the information on the documents does not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) part 567 "certification."

Corrective Action

Hino will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the documents, as necessary, free of charge. All of the owners have been notified as of january 29, 2014. customers may contact hino at 1-248-699-9330. Hino's number for this recall is m0270.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V623000

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

Report Received Date: 2013-12-16T00:00:00

Subject: Incorrect gvwr label/fmvss 567

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 8

Details

MFR Campaign Number: M0270

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Hino motor sales (hino) is recalling certain model year 2013 nv8j vehicles manufactured november 13, 2012, through february 8, 2013. the affected vehicles were modified to have a lower gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr), however the vehicle documentation shows the full gvwr. as such, the information on the documents does not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) part 567 "certification."

Consequence Summary: An operator relying on the documents to determine the truck's gvwr may load the vehicle beyond the actual weight rating, possibly resulting in tire or suspension failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Hino will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the documents, as necessary, free of charge. All of the owners have been notified as of january 29, 2014. customers may contact hino at 1-248-699-9330. Hino's number for this recall is m0270.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-xqgk_pi85-4uug

NHTSA ID: 13V623000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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