Leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axleRecall 15V-208 · Hino vehicles
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. recall 15V-208 covers 1,951 Hino vehicles for a leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle problem, reported to NHTSA on April 7, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q3) shows 88% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V208000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 238, 258, 268, and 338 trucks manufactured January 5, 2015, to March 20, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the U-bolt that connects the suspension springs to the front axle may have been overtightened.
The risk
If the U-bolt was overtightened, the bolt may stretch resulting in it loosening or failing. Either result may cause a loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Hino will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle U-bolts on the subject vehicles free of charge. The recall began on June 5, 2015. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9300.
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
88%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.