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NHTSARecalled Nov 15, 2011 · #11V549000

STEERING ARM ATTACHMENT BOLTS

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

HINO MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NE8J TRUCKS. DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS, THE STEERING ATTACHMENT BOLTS MAY HAVE BEEN INSUFFICIENTLY TORQUED. INSUFFICIENT TORQUE OF THE STEERING ARM BOLTS MAY RESULT IN BOLT FATIGUE AND FRACTURE AND/OR ARM SEPARATION, THEREBY POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Product details

Product
STEERING ARM ATTACHMENT BOLTS
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Model numbers
NE8J
UPCs

What you should do

HINO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR OR REPLACE THE STEERING ARM BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 19, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HINO AT 1-248-699-9390.

View the official CPSC notice