Hino Recall 96V243000: Power Train, Driveline, Universal Joint

NHTSA recall 96V243000 · announced December 5, 1996 · filed by Hino Diesel Trucks(usa) · 606 units affected

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

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TWO AFFECTED UNIVERSAL JOINT ASSEMBLIES.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1995 Hino Fe
• 1996 Hino Fe
• 1997 Hino Fe
• 1995 Hino Ff
• 1996 Hino Ff
• 1997 Hino Ff

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