HINO NF8J 2006: PARKING BRAKE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V791000

Make Model Year
HINO NF8J 2006
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-02-02 2014-12-15 2014-12-15

Production Dates: 2003-08-26 - 2014-05-14

Manufacturers Involved: Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: A9970

Component: PARKING BRAKE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 8140

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. "Hino" is recalling certain model year 2005-2015 Hino ND8J, NE8J, and NF8J trucks manufactured August 26, 2003, to May 14, 2014. In the affected vehicles, components of the parking brake handle assembly may wear, resulting in either the parking brake unexpectedly releasing when engaged or preventing the parking brake from fully engaging.

Consequence

Either parking brake condition may result in the vehicle rolling unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Hino will notify owners, and dealers will install a new parking brake lever that contains a two-way damper and a roller at the cable joining pin, free of charge. The recall began February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9330. Hino's number for this recall is A9970. Note: This recall supersedes 13V-614.

Notes

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.