Hino Recall 04V448000: Steering

NHTSA recall 04V448000 · announced September 20, 2004 · filed by Hino Motors Sales U.s.a., Inc. · 3,366 units affected

The problem

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS BEING TURNED, THE DUST COVER MAY TWINE WITH THE STEERING SHAFT AND COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING WHEEL OPERATION BECOMING HEAVY.

The risk

LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL MAY OCCUR, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE OLD DUST COVER AND INSTALL A NEWLY DESIGNED COVER. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 8, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HINO AT 1-845-365-1400.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

HINO RECALL NO. A3740.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2005 Hino Na6j
• 2005 Hino Nb6j
• 2005 Hino Nc6j
• 2005 Hino Nd8j
• 2005 Hino Ne8j
• 2005 Hino Nj8j
• 2005 Hino Nv8j

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.