NHTSA Recall 11V549000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V549000; Date: Nov. 15, 2011
Insufficient torque of the steering arm bolts may result in bolt fatigue and fracture and/or arm separation, thereby potentially resulting in loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Hino Ne8j; 2012 Hino Ne8j
Component: Steering
Manufactured by: Hino Motors Sales U. S. A. , Inc.
Affected Units:: 62
Recall Summary:
Hino motors is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 ne8j trucks. During the assembly process, the steering attachment bolts may have been insufficiently torqued.
How to Fix:
Hino will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the steering arm bolts free of charge. The safety recall began on April 19, 2012. Owners may contact hino at 1-248-699-9390.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 19, 2012
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