Hino recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 238, 258, 268, and 338 trucks manufactured January 5, 2015, to March 20, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the U-bolt that connects the suspension springs to the front axle may have been overtightened.
What could happen
If the U-bolt was overtightened, the bolt may stretch resulting in it loosening or failing. Either result may cause a loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Hino will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle U-bolts on the subject vehicles free of charge. The recall began on June 5, 2015. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9300.
Vehicles covered
- Hino 238 2015–2016
- Hino 258 2015–2016
- Hino 268 2015–2016
- Hino 338 2015–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15V208000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 7, 2015
- Owners notified
- Jun 5, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,951
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 5, 2015 to Mar 20, 2015
- Part
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › U-bolt, leaf spring to axle
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Hino recall: Equipment May 29, 2019
- Fuso / Hino / International and more recall: Equipment Sep 12, 2012
- Hino recall: Equipment May 4, 2017
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.