NHTSA Campaign Id 04V448000; Date: Sep. 20, 2004
Loss of steering control may occur, which could result in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:2005 Hino Na6j; 2005 Hino Nb6j; 2005 Hino Nc6j; 2005 Hino Nd8j; 2005 Hino Ne8j; 2005 Hino Nj8j; 2005 Hino Nv8j
Component: Steering
Manufactured by: Hino Motors Sales U. S. A. , Inc.
Affected Units:: 3,366
Recall 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.
How to Fix: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.
Recall Notes:Hino recall no. A3740. Customers can also 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: Oct 8, 2004
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