Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Trucks, The Pinch Bolt Nut Of The Yoke ConneCTIng The Steering Gearbox And The Steering Wheel Shaft Backed Out.
Make Of Vehicle
HINO
Model Of Vehicle
NE8J
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
04V202000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages
Effect Of Defect
This Could Cause The Yoke And The Steering Wheel Shaft To Separate Which Could Result In Loss Of Steering Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect And Retorque The Pinch Bolt Nut As Necessary. Owner Notification Began May 7, 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
20040415
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
810
Date Owners Notified
20040507
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Date Report Received
20040428
Make Campaign Number
A3370