NHTSA Campaign 15V208000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE

Issued by Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. · Reported Apr 7, 2015 · 1,951 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 238, 258, 268, and 338 trucks manufactured January 5, 2015, to March 20, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the U-bolt that connects the suspension springs to the front axle may have been overtightened.

Consequence

If the U-bolt was overtightened, the bolt may stretch resulting in it loosening or failing. Either result may cause a loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Hino will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle U-bolts on the subject vehicles free of charge. The recall began on June 5, 2015. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9300.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
HINO 238 2015 1,951
HINO 238 2016 1,951
HINO 258 2015 1,951
HINO 258 2016 1,951
HINO 268 2015 1,951
HINO 268 2016 1,951
HINO 338 2015 1,951
HINO 338 2016 1,951

Source: NHTSA Campaign 15V208000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.