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.