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2006 HINO NE8J Recall - Campaign #06V169000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2006 HINO NE8J RECALL - #06V169000

RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, DURING ASSEMBLY, THE DRAG LINK ATTACHMENT NUTS AT THE PITMAN ARM AND STEERING ARM MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY TORQUED. RESIDUAL GREASE AND PAINT WHICH WAS APPLIED AS A RUST INHIBITOR ON THE STEERING ARM MAY HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO A LOSS OF TORQUE AFTER ASSEMBLY.

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Vehicle 2006 HINO NE8J
Manufacturer HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.
Manufactured between 10/1/2004 - 3/25/2006
Recalled on 5/18/2006
Influenced by HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.
Owners Notified on 5/12/2006
# Affected 5,072
Recalled for STEERING:LINKAGES
Description ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, DURING ASSEMBLY, THE DRAG LINK ATTACHMENT NUTS AT THE PITMAN ARM AND STEERING ARM MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY TORQUED. RESIDUAL GREASE AND PAINT WHICH WAS APPLIED AS A RUST INHIBITOR ON THE STEERING ARM MAY HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO A LOSS OF TORQUE AFTER ASSEMBLY.
Consequences INCREASED WEAR FOR THE DRAGLINK CONNECTIONS CAN OCCUR CREATING A NOTICEABLE INCREASE IN THE AMOUNT OF STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY. IF THIS CONDITION WAS IGNORED, A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE COULD OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING ARM TIGHTNESS AND REMOVE ALL GREASE AND PAINT FROM THE STEERING ARMS AND RETORQUE THE DRAGLINK ATTACHMENT NUTS AT THE STEERING ARM AND PITMAN ARM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 12, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HINO AT 1-248-648-6430.
Notes HINO RECALL NO. M0050.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
See also 2006 HINO NE8J Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, WHEEL BEARING

2006 HINO NE8J Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY

2006 HINO NE8J Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2006 HINO NE8J Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

2006 HINO NE8J Recall for STRUCTURE

2006 HINO NE8J Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2006 HINO NE8J Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT

2006 HINO NE8J Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES

2006 HINO NE8J Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING

2006 HINO NE8J Recall for PARKING BRAKE
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