2015 HINO 268 RECALL - #15V208000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : SPRINGS : LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY : U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2015 HINO 268 |
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| Manufacturer |
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
1/5/2015 - 3/20/2015 |
| Recalled on |
4/7/2015 |
| Influenced by |
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
6/5/2015 |
| # Affected |
1,951 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
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