VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND AIR OVER HYDRAULIC
— Recall Campaign #00V192000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) AND AIR OVER HYDRAULIC BRAKE ACTUATION. THE ABS COMPUTER UNIT IS FAULTY WHICH COULD INCREASE BRAKING DISTANCES.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,848 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
00V192000
| Manufacturer: | HINO DIESEL TRUCKS(USA) |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | July 27, 2000 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 00V192000 |
| Units affected: | 1,848 |
- Description:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) AND AIR OVER HYDRAULIC BRAKE ACTUATION. THE ABS COMPUTER UNIT IS FAULTY WHICH COULD INCREASE BRAKING DISTANCES.
- Consequeces:
- INCREASED BRAKING DISTANCES CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS COMPUTER CONTROLLER UNIT.
- Notes:
- OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 9, 2000. 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 DIESEL AT 1-845-365-1400. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).