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2016 HINO 338 Recall - Campaign #15V208000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2016 HINO 338 RECALL - #15V208000

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

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.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 2016 HINO 338
Manufacturer Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Manufactured between 1/5/2015 - 3/20/2015
Recalled on 4/7/2015
Influenced by Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Owners Notified on 6/5/2015
# Affected 1,951
Recalled for SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
Description 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.
Consequences 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.
Corrective action 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.
Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
See also 2016 HINO 338 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
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