NHTSA Recall 15V208000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V208000; Date: Apr. 7, 2015
If the u-bolt was overtightened, the bolt may stretch resulting in it loosening or failing. Either result may cause a loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Hino 238; 2016 Hino 238; 2015 Hino 258; 2016 Hino 258; 2015 Hino 268; 2016 Hino 268; 2015 Hino 338; 2016 Hino 338
Component: Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:u-bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle
Manufactured by: Hino Motors Sales U. S. A. , Inc.
Affected Units:: 1,951
Recall Summary:
Hino motor sales u. S. A. , inc. (hino) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 238, 258, 268, and 338 trucks manufactured January 5, 2015, to March 20, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the u-bolt that connects the suspension springs to the front axle may have been overtightened.
How to Fix:
Hino will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle u-bolts on the subject vehicles free of charge. The recall began on June 5, 2015. 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: Jun 5, 2015
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