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Hino NC6J Recall 04V202: Steering:Linkages

NHTSA campaign 04V202, reported April 28, 2004, 810 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 04V202HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES
Problem
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE PINCH BOLT NUT OF THE YOKE CONNECTING THE STEERING GEARBOX AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHAFT BACKED OUT.
Risk
THIS COULD CAUSE THE YOKE AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHAFT TO SEPARATE WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RETORQUE THE PINCH BOLT NUT AS NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 7, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HINO AT 1-845-365-1400.
Notes
HINO RECALL NO. A3370.CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Affected vehicles

Hino NA6J2005
Hino NB6J2005
Hino NC6J2005
Hino ND8J2005
Hino NE8J2005
Hino NV8J2005