Recall 06V169000: 2005–2007 Hino NC6J and 3 other models

Report received

May 18, 2006

Manufacturer

Hino motors sales u.s.a., inc.

Potentially affected

5,072vehicles

Model years

2004–2007

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2004 Genie TZ-501 complaints
• 2005 Genie TZ-500 complaints
• 2005 Hino NA6J0 complaints
• 2006 Hino NA6J1 complaints
• 2007 Hino NA6J0 complaints
• 2005 Hino NC6J1 complaints
• 2006 Hino NC6J0 complaints
• 2007 Hino NC6J0 complaints
• 2005 Hino NV8J0 complaints
• 2006 Hino NV8J0 complaints
• 2007 Hino NV8J1 complaints