Recall 14V678000: 2012–2015 Hino XFC, 2012–2015 Hino XJC
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Oct 28, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- 2,641
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino Motors) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 XJC and XFC vehicles manufactured February 17, 2011, to October 31, 2014. The brake warning lamp that is supposed to illuminate in the event of a loss of brake fluid pressure or that there is low brake fluid may not operate correctly due to a software programming issue. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards No. 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."
The risk
If the warning lamp does not illuminate in the event of low pressure or low brake fluid volume, the driver will not be warned of the potential for a reduction or loss of braking capability, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Hino Motors will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ABS ECU, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2014. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9300.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2012 Hino XFC
- 2013 Hino XFC
- 2014 Hino XFC
- 2015 Hino XFC
- 2012 Hino XJC
- 2013 Hino XJC
- 2014 Hino XJC
- 2015 Hino XJC
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V678000
- Manufacturer
- Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
- Owner letters
- Dec 19, 2014
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic (Brakes)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology