2022–2023 Hino NE7A & 2022–2023 Hino NE7B + 4 more recall: suspension
⚠️ What's wrong
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2022-2023 NE7A, NE7B, NJ7A, NJ7B, NV7A, and NV7B vehicles. The driver-side U-bolts that secure the front axle to the leaf spring assembly may come loose and detach.
💥 The risk
Loose or detached U-bolts can result in a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect and tighten the front axle U-bolts. In addition, dealers will replace related parts, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 31, 2023. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9390. Hino's number for this recall is AAUW0.
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
- 23V456000
- Manufacturer recall #
- AAUW0
- Manufacturer
- Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 1,865
- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jul 31, 2023
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.nhtsa.gov.