Recall 14V791000: 2005–2015 Hino ND8J, 2005–2015 Hino NE8J, 2005–2015 Hino NF8J
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Dec 15, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- 8,140
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain model year 2005-2015 Hino ND8J, NE8J, and NF8J trucks manufactured August 26, 2003, to May 14, 2014. In the affected vehicles, components of the parking brake handle assembly may wear, resulting in either the parking brake unexpectedly releasing when engaged or preventing the parking brake from fully engaging.
The risk
Either parking brake condition may result in the vehicle rolling unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Hino will notify owners, and dealers will install a new parking brake lever that contains a two-way damper and a roller at the cable joining pin, free of charge. The recall began February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9330. Hino's number for this recall is A9970. Note: This recall supersedes 13V-614.
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
- 2005 Hino ND8J
- 2006 Hino ND8J
- 2007 Hino ND8J
- 2008 Hino ND8J
- 2009 Hino ND8J
- 2010 Hino ND8J
- 2011 Hino ND8J
- 2012 Hino ND8J
- 2013 Hino ND8J
- 2014 Hino ND8J
- 2015 Hino ND8J
- 2005 Hino NE8J
- 2006 Hino NE8J
- 2007 Hino NE8J
- 2008 Hino NE8J
- 2009 Hino NE8J
- 2010 Hino NE8J
- 2011 Hino NE8J
- 2012 Hino NE8J
- 2013 Hino NE8J
- 2014 Hino NE8J
- 2015 Hino NE8J
- 2005 Hino NF8J
- 2006 Hino NF8J
- 2007 Hino NF8J
- 2008 Hino NF8J
- 2009 Hino NF8J
- 2010 Hino NF8J
- 2011 Hino NF8J
- 2012 Hino NF8J
- 2013 Hino NF8J
- 2014 Hino NF8J
- 2015 Hino NF8J
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V791000
- Manufacturer campaign
- A9970
- Manufacturer
- Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
- Owner letters
- Feb 2, 2015
- Components
- Parking brake (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