HINO XFC 2014: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V678000

Make Model Year
HINO XFC 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-12-19 2014-10-28 2014-10-28

Production Dates: 2011-02-17 - 2014-10-31

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

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2641

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 105

Summary

Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. "Hino Motors" is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 XJC and XFC vehicles manufactured February 17, 2011, to October 31, 2014. The brake warning lamp that is supposed to illuminate in the event of a loss of brake fluid pressure or that there is low brake fluid may not operate correctly due to a software programming issue. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards No. 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."

Consequence

If the warning lamp does not illuminate in the event of low pressure or low brake fluid volume, the driver will not be warned of the potential for a reduction or loss of braking capability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Hino Motors will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ABS ECU, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2014. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9300.

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.