Defect Description For Recall
Certain Trucks Equipped With Manual Transmissions Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, “Lamps, RefleCTIve Devices, And Associated Equipment.” A Reverse Backup Switch May Have Been Contaminated During The Manufacturing Process. The Neutral Safety Switch May Not Allow The Cruise Control To Engage.
Make Of Vehicle
HINO
Model Of Vehicle
ND8J
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
04V098000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Back Up Lights
Effect Of Defect
This Does Not Meet The Requirements Of The Standard. Also, This Could Cause The Cruise Control Not To Be Activated. The Reverse Backup Light And Buzzer Stays On.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Switches. Owner Notification Began On April 19, 2004. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Hino At 1-845-365-1400.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20031001
End Of Manufacture
20040131
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
255
Date Owners Notified
20040419
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Date Report Received
20040225
Make Campaign Number
A3260
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
108