NHTSARecalled Apr 7, 2015 · #15V208000
Front Axle U-Bolt Over Torqued
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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. 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.
Product details
- Product
- Front Axle U-Bolt Over Torqued
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
- Model numbers
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- UPCs
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What you should do
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.