Component Description
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20150105
End Date Of Manufacturing
20150320
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
1951
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20150605
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Report Received Date
20150407
Record Creation Date
20150407
Regulation Part Number
Defect 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.
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 Summary
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.