NHTSA recall 23V457000
Suspension › Front › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › U-bolt, leaf spring to axle
Hino NE7A and 2 more
Reported Jun 29, 202364 vehicles affectedHino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.Maker’s number M0420
The defect
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2023 NE7A, NJ7A, and NV7A vehicles. The front axle U-bolts that secure the front leaf spring assembly may be over-tightened, which can cause the U-bolts to break and detach.
The risk
Broken U-bolts can result in a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the front axle U-bolts and upper seats, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2023. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9390. Hino's number for this recall is M0420.