Parking brakeRecall 14V-791 · Hino vehicles
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. recall 14V-791 covers 8,140 Hino vehicles for a parking brake problem, reported to NHTSA on December 15, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q2) shows 76% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V791000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
Either parking brake condition may result in the vehicle rolling unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
76%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 26, 2003 to May 14, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.