HINO NE8J 2005: STEERING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V448000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HINO | NE8J | 2005 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2004-10-08 | 2004-09-20 | 2004-09-20 |
Production Dates: 2003-10-01 - 2004-09-07
Manufacturers Involved: Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: A3740
Component: STEERING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3366
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL MAY OCCUR, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
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.
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'.
