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NHTSA 04V098📅 Mar 25, 2004

2005 Hino NC6J & 2005 Hino ND8J + 1 more recall: lights

⚠️ What's wrong

Certain trucks equipped with manual transmissions fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." a reverse backup switch may have been contaminated during the manufacturing process. The neutral safety switch may not allow the cruise control to engage.

💥 The risk

This does not meet the requirements of the standard. Also, this could cause the cruise control not to be activated. The reverse backup light and buzzer stays on.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will replace the switches. Owner notification began on april 19, 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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
04V098000
Manufacturer recall #
A3260
Manufacturer
HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.
Vehicles affected
255
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
Owner phone
1-845-365-1400
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 19, 2004
Built
Oct 1, 2003 – Jan 31, 2004
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Hino recall no. A3260.customers CAN contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 04V098 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 04V098?

2005 Hino NC6J & 2005 Hino ND8J + 1 more. 255 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Hino dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-845-365-1400.