HINO XFC 2012: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V727000

Make Model Year
HINO XFC 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-02-06 2014-11-12 2014-11-12

Production Dates: 2011-08-27 - 2014-11-07

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

Manufacturer Campaign Number: A9930

Component: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 691

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. "Hino" is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Hino XFC vehicles manufactured August 27, 2011, to November 7, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the output shaft of the Hybrid Vehicle "HV" motor may break.

Consequence

If the output shaft breaks during vehicle operation, the vehicle may stop moving under its own power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Hino will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HV motor with one that has a stronger output shaft, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2015. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9300. Hino's number for this recall is A9930.

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.