| Make : HINO | Model : NA6J | Year : 2005 |
| Build Dates : 20031001 - 20040907 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V448000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20041008 | Date Received by ODI: 20040920 | Date Added to Database: 20040920 |
| 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: A3740 | ||
| Component: STEERING | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 3366 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS BEING TURNED, THE DUST COVER MAY TWINE WITH THE STEERING SHAFT AND COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING WHEEL OPERATION BECOMING HEAVY. |
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Consequence:
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL MAY OCCUR, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE OLD DUST COVER AND INSTALL A NEWLY DESIGNED COVER. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 8, 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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