NHTSA Recall 04V374000
Filed by Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.. Component: Steering. Reported 2004-08-02. An estimated 588 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE POWER STEERING PIPE CLAMP WAS NOT INSTALLED.
Risk
THE PIPE COULD FRACTURE CAUSING THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT EACH VEHICLE AND DETERMINE IF THE POWER STEERING CLIP IS INSTALLED. IF THE POWER STEERING PIPE CLIP IS NOT INSTALLED, THE CORRECT CLIP WILL BE ADDED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HINO AT 1-845-365-1400.
Manufacturer campaign number: A3600
Notes
HINO RECALL NO. A3600.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).