NHTSA Campaign 23V541000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Issued by Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. · Reported Aug 2, 2023 · 468 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2022-2023 NE7A, NJ7A, NJ7B and NV7A vehicles, equipped with headlights that are recessed in the hood. The headlight back covers, and anti-adjustment caps may have been improperly installed, which can result in headlight failure, or the headlights being adjusted incorrectly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

Headlight failure or incorrectly adjusted headlights can reduce visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the anti-adjustment caps and back covers. In addition, dealers will confirm the headlight aim, and install any missing caps or covers. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2023. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9390. Hino's number for this recall is M0430.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
HINO NE7A 2022 468
HINO NE7A 2023 468
HINO NJ7A 2022 468
HINO NJ7A 2023 468
HINO NJ7B 2022 468
HINO NJ7B 2023 468
HINO NV7A 2022 468
HINO NV7A 2023 468

Source: NHTSA Campaign 23V541000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.