NHTSA Recall 04V202000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V202000; Date: Apr. 28, 2004
This could cause the yoke and the steering wheel shaft to separate which could result in loss of steering increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Hino Na6j; 2005 Hino Nb6j; 2005 Hino Nc6j; 2005 Hino Nd8j; 2005 Hino Ne8j; 2005 Hino Nv8j
Component: Steering:linkages
Manufactured by: Hino Motors Sales U. S. A. , Inc.
Affected Units:: 810
Recall Summary:
On certain trucks, the pinch bolt nut of the yoke connecting the steering gearbox and the steering wheel shaft backed out.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and retorque the pinch bolt nut as necessary. Owner notification began may 7, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact hino at 1-845-365-1400.
Recall Notes:
Hino recall no. A3370. Customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 7, 2004
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