Recalls for 2015 Hino 338

DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE

Posted on: 2015-04-07
Description
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.

Consequence
If the u-bolt was overtightened, the bolt may stretch resulting in it loosening or failing.  Either result may cause a loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
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.

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.

DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Posted on: 2017-05-10
Description
Jim reed's truck sales, inc.  (jrts) is recalling certain 2014-2016 hino 338 trucks modified by jrts.  The affected trucks have certification labels that do not identify jrts as the final stage manufacturer.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, certification.

Consequence
Incorrect final stage manufacturer information on the certification label may hinder owner awareness of safety recalls, increasing the risk of a fire or a crash.

Corrective Action
Jrts will notify owners and send them a new certification label with the correct final stage manufacturer information, free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin june 26, 2017.  Owners may contact jim reed's truck sales' customer service at 1-914-737-3990.  

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.