Steering: linkagesRecall 04V-202 · Hino vehicles

HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. recall 04V-202 covers 810 Hino vehicles for a steering: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on April 28, 2004.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected8106 models

ReportedApr 28, 2004Owners notified May 7, 2004

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 04V202000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE PINCH BOLT NUT OF THE YOKE CONNECTING THE STEERING GEARBOX AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHAFT BACKED OUT.

The risk

THIS COULD CAUSE THE YOKE AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHAFT TO SEPARATE WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RETORQUE THE PINCH BOLT NUT AS NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 7, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HINO AT 1-845-365-1400.

HINO RECALL NO. A3370.CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

6 models

Vehicles in this recall

Hino NA6j2005

Hino NB6j2005

Hino NC6j2005

Hino ND8j2005

Hino NE8j2005

Hino NV8j2005

Built from October 1, 2003 to April 15, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.