NHTSA Campaign 05V240000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Issued by HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. · Reported May 25, 2005 · 262 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN TRUCK CAB AND CHASSIS VEHICLES, A BRAKE AIR LINE COULD BECOME DISCONNECTED.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE A DECREASE OF BRAKING ABILITY OR THE PARKING BRAKE TO APPLY WITHOUT BEING ACTIVATED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT EACH VEHICLE AND CHECK THE TORQUE ON THE NUTS. IF THE NUTS ARE NOT TORQUED PROPERLY, THEY WILL BE TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 4, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HINO AT 1-248-648-6400.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| HINO | NJ8J | 2005 | 262 |
| HINO | NJ8J | 2006 | 262 |
| HINO | NV8J | 2005 | 262 |
| HINO | NV8J | 2006 | 262 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 05V240000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.