NHTSA Recall 14V727000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V727000; Date: Nov. 12, 2014
If the output shaft breaks during vehicle operation, the vehicle may stop moving under its own power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Hino XFC; 2013 Hino XFC; 2014 Hino XFC; 2015 Hino XFC
Component: Hybrid Propulsion System
Manufactured by: Hino Motors Sales U. S. A. , Inc.
Affected Units:: 691
Recall Summary:
Hino motor sales u. S. A. , inc. (hino) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 hino xfc vehicles manufactured August 27, 2011, to November 7, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the output shaft of the hybrid vehicle (hv) motor may break.
How to Fix:
Hino will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hv motor with one that has a stronger output shaft, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2015. Owners may contact hino customer service at 1-248-699-9300. Hino's number for this recall is a9930.
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: Feb 6, 2015
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