ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS BEING TURNED, THE DUST COVER MAY TWINE WITH THE STEERING
— Recall Campaign #04V448000
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS BEING TURNED, THE DUST COVER MAY TWINE WITH THE STEERING SHAFT AND COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING WHEEL OPERATION BECOMING HEAVY.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 3,366 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
04V448000
| Manufacturer: | Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. |
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| Recall date: | September 20, 2004 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 04V448000 |
| Units affected: | 3,366 |
- Description:
- ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS BEING TURNED, THE DUST COVER MAY TWINE WITH THE STEERING SHAFT AND COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING WHEEL OPERATION BECOMING HEAVY.
- Consequeces:
- LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL MAY OCCUR, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE OLD DUST COVER AND INSTALL A NEWLY DESIGNED COVER. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 8, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HINO AT 1-845-365-1400.
- Notes:
- HINO RECALL NO. A3740.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).