2005–2008 Hino NA6J & 2005–2008 Hino NB6J + 5 more recall: suspension
⚠️ What's wrong
Hino is recalling 16,805 my 2005-2008 NA6J, NB6J, NC6J, ND8J, NE8J, NJ8J, and NV8J trucks. The two vertical right/left side front spring bracket bolts were not tightened properly during the assembly process. This may cause increased stress on the spring bracket which CAN lead to cracking of the bracket.
💥 The risk
This could reduce steering control increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will replace the vertical front spring bracket attachment bolts on right/left hanger brackets and re-torque all associated bolts free of charge. The recall began on september 8, 2008. Owners may contact hino at 248-699-9300.
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
- 08V195000
- Manufacturer recall #
- A5850
- Manufacturer
- HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 16,805
- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Sep 22, 2008
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Hino recall no. A5850.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.