HINO 268 2016: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V208000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HINO | 268 | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2015-06-05 | 2015-04-07 | 2015-04-07 |
Production Dates: 2015-01-05 - 2015-03-20
Manufacturers Involved: Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1951
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
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.
