HINO NE8J 2005: STEERING

General Information

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

Summary

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.

Consequence

LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL MAY OCCUR, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy

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'.