2011 HINO NF8J RECALL - #14V791000
RECALL FOR PARKING BRAKE
Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain model year 2005-2015 Hino ND8J, NE8J, and NF8J trucks manufactured August 26, 2003, to May 14, 2014. In the affected vehicles, components of the parking brake handle assembly may wear, resulting in either the parking brake unexpectedly releasing when engaged or preventing the parking brake from fully engaging.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2011 HINO NF8J |
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| Manufacturer |
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
8/26/2003 - 5/14/2014 |
| Recalled on |
12/15/2014 |
| Influenced by |
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
2/2/2015 |
| # Affected |
8,140 |
| Recalled for |
PARKING BRAKE |
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| Description |
Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain model year 2005-2015 Hino ND8J, NE8J, and NF8J trucks manufactured August 26, 2003, to May 14, 2014. In the affected vehicles, components of the parking brake handle assembly may wear, resulting in either the parking brake unexpectedly releasing when engaged or preventing the parking brake from fully engaging. |
| Consequences |
Either parking brake condition may result in the vehicle rolling unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Hino will notify owners, and dealers will install a new parking brake lever that contains a two-way damper and a roller at the cable joining pin, free of charge. The recall began February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9330. Hino's number for this recall is A9970. Note: This recall supersedes 13V-614. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2011 HINO NF8J Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2011 HINO NF8J Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
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