Recall 11V549000: Hino motors sales u.s.a., inc.

Report received

Nov 15, 2011

Manufacturer

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

Potentially affected

62vehicles

Model years

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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

Hino motors is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 ne8j trucks. During the assembly process, the steering attachment bolts may have been insufficiently torqued.

Possible consequence

Insufficient torque of the steering arm bolts may result in bolt fatigue and fracture and/or arm separation, thereby potentially resulting in loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Hino will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the steering arm bolts free of charge. The safety recall began on april 19, 2012. Owners may contact hino at 1-248-699-9390.