Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Trucks, During Assembly, The Drag Link Attachment Nuts At The Pitman Arm And Steering Arm May Have Been Incorrectly Torqued. Residual Grease And Paint Which Was Applied As A Rust Inhibitor On The Steering Arm May Have Contributed To A Loss Of Torque After Assembly.
Make Of Vehicle
HINO
Model Of Vehicle
NE8J
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
06V169000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages
Effect Of Defect
Increased Wear For The Draglink ConneCTIons Can Occur Creating A Noticeable Increase In The Amount Of Steering Wheel Free Play. If This Condition Was Ignored, A Loss Of Steering Control Of The Vehicle Could Occur Which Could Result In A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Steering Arm Tightness And Remove All Grease And Paint From The Steering Arms And Retorque The Draglink Attachment Nuts At The Steering Arm And Pitman Arm. The Recall Began On May 12, 2006. Owners May Contact Hino At 1-248-648-6430.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20041001
End Of Manufacture
20060325
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5072
Date Owners Notified
20060512
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Date Report Received
20060518
Make Campaign Number
M0050