NHTSA Recall 05V240000
Filed by Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.. Component: Service Brakes, Air. Reported 2005-05-25. An estimated 262 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
ON CERTAIN TRUCK CAB AND CHASSIS VEHICLES, A BRAKE AIR LINE COULD BECOME DISCONNECTED.
Risk
THIS COULD CAUSE A DECREASE OF BRAKING ABILITY OR THE PARKING BRAKE TO APPLY WITHOUT BEING ACTIVATED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT EACH VEHICLE AND CHECK THE TORQUE ON THE NUTS. IF THE NUTS ARE NOT TORQUED PROPERLY, THEY WILL BE TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 4, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HINO AT 1-248-648-6400.
Manufacturer campaign number: M0010
Notes
HINO RECALL NO. M0010.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.