Hino 338 (2016) – 15V208000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

HINO

Model Of Vehicle

338

Year

2016

Recall Campaign Number

15V208000

Component Description

Suspension:Front:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:U-Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle

Effect Of Defect

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.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20150105

End Of Manufacture

20150320

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

1951

Date Owners Notified

20150605

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.

Date Report Received

20150407

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard