| Make : HINO | Model : ND8J | Year : 2005 |
| Build Dates : 20040106 - 20040621 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V374000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20040823 | Date Received by ODI: 20040802 | Date Added to Database: 20040805 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: A3600 | ||
| Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 588 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE POWER STEERING PIPE CLAMP WAS NOT INSTALLED. |
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Consequence:
THE PIPE COULD FRACTURE CAUSING THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT EACH VEHICLE AND DETERMINE IF THE POWER STEERING CLIP IS INSTALLED. IF THE POWER STEERING PIPE CLIP IS NOT INSTALLED, THE CORRECT CLIP WILL BE ADDED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HINO AT 1-845-365-1400. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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