HINO IS RECALLING 16,805 MY 2005-2008 NA6J, NB6J, NC6J, ND8J, NE8J, NJ8J, AND NV8J TRUCKS. THE TWO VERTICAL RIGHT/LEFT SIDE FRONT SPRING BRACKET BOLTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS. THIS MAY CAUSE INCREASED STRESS ON THE SPRING BRACKET WHICH CAN LEAD TO CRACKING OF THE BRACKET.
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A. – FRONT SPRING HANGER ATTACHMENT BOLTS
| Report Received Date | 04/30/2008 |
| NHTSA ID | 08V195000 |
| Consequence Summary | THIS COULD REDUCE STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective Action | DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VERTICAL FRONT SPRING BRACKET ATTACHMENT BOLTS ON RIGHT/LEFT HANGER BRACKETS AND RE-TORQUE ALL ASSOCIATED BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HINO AT 248-699-9300. |
| Recall Code | A5850 |
| Potentially Affected | 16805 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=08V195000) |
More Hino Motors Sales U.S.A. Recalls