| Make : HINO | Model : NA6J | Year : 2005 |
| Build Dates : 20031001 - 20030415 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V202000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20040507 | Date Received by ODI: 20040428 | Date Added to Database: 20040429 |
| 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: A3370 | ||
| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 810 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE PINCH BOLT NUT OF THE YOKE CONNECTING THE STEERING GEARBOX AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHAFT BACKED OUT. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD CAUSE THE YOKE AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHAFT TO SEPARATE WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RETORQUE THE PINCH BOLT NUT AS NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 7, 2004. 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 1-845-365-1400. |
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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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