Hino Nb6j 2007
Model Nb6j made in 2007 by Hino got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, steering and suspension.
Model 2007
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V555000 | HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. | from 08/18/2003 to 11/16/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 35168 | 01/17/2013 | MFR | Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. | 12/03/2012 | 12/04/2012 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Hino is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2013 medium duty trucks, models na6j, nb6j, nc6j, nd8j, ne8j, nj8j, nf8j, and nv8j, manufactured from august 18, 2003, through november 16, 2011. over time, the main b+ circuit from the battery to the starter could potentially short to ground due to wear that accumulates as a result of interference between the b+ circuit and its convoluted tubing sheath. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the b+ circuit shorts to ground, it may lead to a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Hino will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the recall began on january 17, 2013. owners may contact hino at 1-248-699-9390. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Hino's recall campaign number is a8310.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. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V169000 | HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. | from 10/01/2004 to 03/25/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 5072 | 05/12/2006 | MFR | HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. | 05/18/2006 | 05/18/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks, during assembly, the drag link attachment nuts at the pitman arm and steering arm may have been incorrectly torqued. residual grease and paint which was applied as a rust inhibitor on the steering arm may have contributed to a loss of torque after assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Increased wear for the draglink connections can occur creating a noticeable increase in the amount of steering wheel free play. if this condition was ignored, a loss of steering control of the vehicle could occur which could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the steering arm tightness and remove all grease and paint from the steering arms and retorque the draglink attachment nuts at the steering arm and pitman arm. the recall began on may 12, 2006. owners may contact hino at 1-248-648-6430. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Hino recall no. m0050.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. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V195000 | HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. | to 09/27/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 16805 | 09/22/2008 | MFR | HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. | 04/30/2008 | 04/30/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could reduce steering control increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||