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NHTSARecalled Apr 30, 2008 · #08V195000

FRONT SPRING HANGER ATTACHMENT BOLTS

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. THIS COULD REDUCE STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Product details

Product
FRONT SPRING HANGER ATTACHMENT BOLTS
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice