HINO FF2J 2001: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V192000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HINO | FF2J | 2001 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-08-09 | 2000-07-27 | 2000-07-31 |
Production Dates: 2000-05-16 - 2000-06-09
Manufacturers Involved: HINO DIESEL TRUCKS(USA)
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1848
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
INCREASED BRAKING DISTANCES CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS COMPUTER CONTROLLER UNIT.
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'.
