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πŸ’₯ Crash riskNHTSA 05V492πŸ“… Oct 24, 2005

2006 Hino NA6J & 2006 Hino NB6J + 5 more recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

On certain trucks, the bolts that hold the battery box and bracket in place may not have been properly torqued at the time of assembly.

πŸ’₯ The risk

The battery box could become loose and possibly fall resulting in a crash without warning.

πŸ”§ The fix

Dealers will inspect and retorqued all bolts. The recall began on october 27, 2005. Owners may contact hino at 248-648-6430.

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
05V492000
Manufacturer recall #
M0040
Manufacturer
HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.
Vehicles affected
577
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 27, 2005
Built
Apr 1, 2005 – Aug 1, 2005
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Hino recall no. M0040.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 05V492 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 05V492?

2006 Hino NA6J & 2006 Hino NB6J + 5 more. 577 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.