| Make : HINO | Model : NA6J | Year : 2005 |
| Build Dates : 20031001 - 20040907 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V439000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20040908 | Date Received by ODI: 20040913 | Date Added to Database: 20040917 |
| 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: A3720 | ||
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 3366 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN CAB AND CHASSIS TRUCKS, WHEN EXCESSIVE FORCE IS APPLIED TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, BEYOND THAT REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FULL ACCELERATION, THE PEDAL MAY BECOME WEDGED BETWEEN THE FLOOR PANEL AND THE CARPET. |
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Consequence:
WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WILL BECOME WEDGED IN THE FULL THROTTLE POSITION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HEIGHT TO DETERMINE IF IT IS WITHIN SPECIFICATIONS. IF EITHER THE PEDAL HEIGHT OR THE ACCELERATOR ROD IS NOT WITHIN SPECIFICATIONS, REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR ASSEMBLY. IN ADDITION, A NEW BRACKET CONTAINING AN ACCELERATOR PEDAL STOPPER WILL BE INSTALLED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HINO CUSTOMER SERVICE 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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