Hino Motors Sales U.s.a., Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V208000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V208000 by Hino Motors Sales U.s.a., Inc.. Affecting model year 2015-2016 238, 258, 268, and 338 trucks manufactured january 5, 2015, to march 20, 2015 Includes 1,951 affected units, Front Axle U-Bolt Over Torqued, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2015-2016 238, 258, 268, and 338 trucks manufactured january 5, 2015, to march 20, 2015

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V208000

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

Report Received Date: 2015-04-07T00:00:00

Subject: Front axle u-bolt over torqued

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 1,951

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 87.9

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NHTSA ID: 15V208000

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