Hino Motor Sales U.S.A. (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.
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A. – Front Axle U-Bolt Over Torqued
| Report Received Date | 04/07/2015 |
| NHTSA ID | 15V208000 |
| Consequence Summary | 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. |
| Corrective Action | 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 Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 1951 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V208000) |
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