Recall 15V208000: 2015–2016 Hino 268 and 2 other models

Report received

Apr 7, 2015

Manufacturer

Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.

Potentially affected

1,951vehicles

Model years

2015–2016

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 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.

Possible consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

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

• 2015 Hino 2580 complaints
• 2016 Hino 2580 complaints
• 2015 Hino 2680 complaints
• 2016 Hino 2680 complaints
• 2015 Hino 3380 complaints
• 2016 Hino 3380 complaints