NHTSA Recall 14V678000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V678000; Date: Oct. 28, 2014
If the warning lamp does not illuminate in the event of low pressure or low brake fluid volume, the driver will not be warned of the potential for a reduction or loss of braking capability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Hino XFC; 2013 Hino XFC; 2014 Hino XFC; 2015 Hino XFC; 2012 Hino XJC; 2013 Hino XJC; 2014 Hino XJC; 2015 Hino XJC
Component: Service Brakes
Manufactured by: Hino Motors Sales U. S. A. , Inc.
Affected Units:: 2,641
Recall Summary:
Hino motors sales u. S. A. , inc. (hino motors) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 xjc and xfc vehicles manufactured February 17, 2011, to October 31, 2014. The brake warning lamp that is supposed to illuminate in the event of a loss of brake fluid pressure or that there is low brake fluid may not operate correctly due to a software programming issue. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the federal motor vehicle safety standards no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems. "
How to Fix:
Hino motors will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the abs ecu, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2014. Owners may contact hino customer service at 1-248-699-9300.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 19, 2014
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