NHTSA Campaign 07V508000
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Issued by HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. · Reported Oct 30, 2007 · 100 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY POSSIBLY LEADING TO THE MIRROR GLASS DETACHING FROM THE MIRROR HOUSING.
Consequence
IF THE MIRROR GLASS IS LOST, THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SEE TRAFFIC APPROACHING FROM THE REAR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE MIRROR MATERIALS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HINO AT 1-248-648-6490.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| HINO | NA6J | 2008 | 100 |
| HINO | NB6J | 2008 | 100 |
| HINO | NC6J | 2008 | 100 |
| HINO | ND8J | 2008 | 100 |
| HINO | NE8J | 2008 | 100 |
| HINO | NJ8J | 2008 | 100 |
| HINO | NV8J | 2008 | 100 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 07V508000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.