NHTSA recall 04V448000
Steering
Hino NA6J and 6 more
Reported Sep 20, 20043,366 vehicles affectedHINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.Maker’s number A3740Built Oct 1, 2003 – Sep 7, 2004
The defect
On certain trucks, when the steering wheel IS being turned, the dust cover may twine with the steering shaft and could result in the steering wheel operation becoming heavy.
The risk
Loss of steering control may occur, which could result in a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will remove the old dust cover and install a newly designed cover. the recall began october 8, 2004. owners should contact hino at 1-845-365-1400.