Driveline: universal jointRecall 96V-243 · Hino vehicles

HINO DIESEL TRUCKS(USA) recall 96V-243 covers 606 Hino vehicles for a driveline: universal joint problem, reported to NHTSA on December 5, 1996.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected6062 models

ReportedDec 5, 1996Owners notified Dec 13, 1996

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 96V243000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE PROPELLER SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINTS ARE DAMAGED.

The risk

THESE DAMAGED UNIVERSAL JOINT ASSEMBLIES CAN LEAD TO ABNORMAL WEAR OF THE UNIVERSAL JOINT BEARINGS RESULTING IN PROPELLER SHAFT FAILURE.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TWO AFFECTED UNIVERSAL JOINT ASSEMBLIES.

OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 16, 1996.NOTE: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 1-914-365-1406.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Hino FE1995, 1996, 1997

Hino FF1995, 1996, 1997

Built from January 7, 1994 to February 19, 1996. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.