Hino Motors (usa),inc. Recall 86V156000: Electrical System, Wiring, Fuses And Circuit Breakers

NHTSA recall 86V156000 · announced November 24, 1986 · filed by Hino Diesel Trucks(usa) · 1,929 units affected

The problem

DURING CONTINUOUS HEATER/BLOWER OPERATION, INSUFFICIENT CONTACT BETWEEN THE METAL PART OF THE FUSE AND THE FUSE HOLDER MAY GENERATE EXCESSIVE HEAT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF LONGER FUSE WHICH IS AVAILABLE IN THE U.S. IS INSTALLED, EXCESSIVE HEAT COULD CAUSE THE INSULATION ON THE ELECTRICAL WIRING AROUND THE FUSE BOX TO MELT; THE HEATER AND DEFROSTER WOULD FAIL, OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVERS VIEW THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD.

What to do

REPLACE FUSE IN THE HEATER/BLOWER CIRCUIT WITH A CIRCUIT BREAKER.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL/FUSE BLOCK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK CHASSIS CABS.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1984 Hino Motors (usa),inc. Hino Motors (usa),inc.
• 1985 Hino Motors (usa),inc. Hino Motors (usa),inc.
• 1986 Hino Motors (usa),inc. Hino Motors (usa),inc.

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