Hino Recall 15V208000: Suspension, Front, Springs, Leaf Spring Assembly, U-bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle

NHTSA recall 15V208000 · announced April 7, 2015 · filed by Hino Motors Sales U.s.a., Inc. · 1,951 units affected

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.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2015 Hino 238
• 2016 Hino 238
• 2015 Hino 258
• 2016 Hino 258
• 2015 Hino 268
• 2016 Hino 268
• 2015 Hino 338
• 2016 Hino 338

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