NHTSA recall 15V208000
Suspension › Front › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › U-bolt, leaf spring to axle
Hino 238 and 3 more
Reported Apr 7, 20151,951 vehicles affectedHino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.Built Jan 5, 2015 – Mar 20, 2015
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The 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.