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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 15V208000

2015 Hino 238 | 2015 Hino 268 | 2015 Hino 258 | 2015 Hino 338 | 2016 Hino 258 | 2016 Hino 338 | 2016 Hino 268 | 2016 Hino 238 — Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle

Published April 7, 2015 · Recall initiated: April 7, 2015

Summary

NHTSA records recall 15V208000, published April 7, 2015. Recalling firm: Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.; 2015 Hino 238 | 2015 Hino 268 | 2015 Hino 258 | 2015 Hino 338 | 2016 Hino 258 | 2016 Hino 338 | 2016 Hino 268 | 2016 Hino 238 — Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle.

What's the hazard

Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 238, 258, 268, and 338 trucks manufactured January 5, 2015, to March 20, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the U-bolt that connects the suspension springs to the front axle may have been overtightened.

What to do

Hino will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle U-bolts on the subject vehicles free of charge. The recall began on June 5, 2015. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9300.

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Recall details

Brand
HINO
Model
238
Manufacturer
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Lot
2015 HINO 238 | 2015 HINO 268 | 2015 HINO 258 | 2015 HINO 338 | 2016 HINO 258 | 2016 HINO 338 | 2016 HINO 268 | 2016 HINO 238
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2015 Hino 238 | 2015 Hino 268 | 2015 Hino 258 | 2015 Hino 338 | 2016 Hino 258 | 2016 Hino 338 | 2016 Hino 268 | 2016 Hino 238 — Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V208000 on April 7, 2015. Reported hazard: Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 238, 258, 268, and 338 trucks manufactured January 5, 2015, to March 20, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the U-bolt that connects the suspension springs to the front axle may have been overtightened.

What should I do if I have this product?

Hino will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle U-bolts on the subject vehicles free of charge. The recall began on June 5, 2015. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9300.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: HINO. Model: 238.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)