| Make : HINO | Model : NV8J | Year : 2006 |
| Build Dates : 20041001 - 20050415 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V240000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20050604 | Date Received by ODI: 20050525 | Date Added to Database: 20050527 |
| 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: M0010 | ||
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 262 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN TRUCK CAB AND CHASSIS VEHICLES, A BRAKE AIR LINE COULD BECOME DISCONNECTED. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD CAUSE A DECREASE OF BRAKING ABILITY OR THE PARKING BRAKE TO APPLY WITHOUT BEING ACTIVATED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT EACH VEHICLE AND CHECK THE TORQUE ON THE NUTS. IF THE NUTS ARE NOT TORQUED PROPERLY, THEY WILL BE TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. THE RECALL BEGAN JUNE 4, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HINO AT 1-248-648-6400. |
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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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