Recall
Hino Nj8j — 04V448000
NHTSA ID
04V448000
Make
Hino
Model
Nj8j
Years Affected
2005
Recall Date
2004-09-20
Component
STEERING
Units Affected
3,366
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
A3740
Summary
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.
Consequence
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL MAY OCCUR, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
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.