Hino Nv8j 2013

• Recall 100717 [USA]: An operator relying on the documents to determine the truck's gvwr may load the vehicle beyond the actual weight rating, possibly resulting in tire or suspension failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Hino motor sales (hino) is recalling certain model year 2013 nv8j vehicles manufactured november 13, 2012, through february 8, 2013. The affected vehicles were modified to have a lower gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr), however the vehicle documentation shows the full gvwr. As such, the information on the documents does not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) part 567 "certification."
  hino will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the documents, as necessary, free of charge. All of the owners have been notified as of january 29, 2014. Customers may contact hino at 1-248-699-9330. Hino's number for this recall is m0270.
  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.

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• Recall 92233 [USA]: If the b+ circuit shorts to ground, it may lead to a fire.
  Hino is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2013 medium duty trucks, models na6j, nb6j, nc6j, nd8j, ne8j, nj8j, nf8j, and nv8j, manufactured from august 18, 2003, through november 16, 2011. Over time, the main b+ circuit from the battery to the starter could potentially short to ground due to wear that accumulates as a result of interference between the b+ circuit and its convoluted tubing sheath.
  hino will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on january 17, 2013. Owners may contact hino at 1-248-699-9390.
  hino's recall campaign number is a8310.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.

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• Recall 2016421 [Canada]: Brakes
  Certain trucks equipped with tandem rear axles may not comply with the requirements of canada motor vehicle safety standard 121 - air brake systems. The addition of the second axle, performed by second-stage manufacturer cambridge mack, may have affected compliance to the brake application and/or release timing requirements of the standard. This could result in reduced braking performance which could increase the risk of a crash. Correction: dealers will modify the air brake system and verify timing application and release compliance.

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• Recall 2016397 [Canada]: Brakes
  Certain trucks equipped with tandem rear axles may not comply with the requirements of canada motor vehicle safety standard 121 - air brake systems. The addition of the second axle, performed by second-stage manufacturer cambridge mack, may have affected compliance to the brake application and/or release timing requirements of the standard. This could result in reduced braking performance which could increase the risk of a crash. Correction: dealers will modify the air brake system and verify timing application and release compliance. Note: this recall is superseded by recall 2016421. Please see recall 2016421 for more information. Click here for more information

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• Recall 2013464 [Canada]: Steering
  On certain vehicles, the steering wheel fastener nut may have been insufficiently tightened during vehicle assembly. This could allow the steering wheel to become loose and slip in relation to the steering column shaft, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: dealers will re-torque the steering wheel nut.

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To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

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