NHTSA Recall 19V044000
Filed by Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.. Component: Service Brakes. Reported 2019-01-18. An estimated 7,231 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2007-2019 NJ8J (258ALP) vehicles. These vehicles do not have dust shields on the front brake assemblies. During wet conditions, uneven water saturation on the front brake assemblies may result in the vehicle pulling to the left during hard braking.
Risk
If the vehicle pulls left, it may cross into another lane unexpectedly, increasing the risk of crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Hino will notify owners, and dealers will install new brake drums with dust shields, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9390. Hino's number for this recall is AACL0.
Manufacturer campaign number: AACL0
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.