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Hino XFC Recall 14V727: Hybrid Propulsion System

NHTSA campaign 14V727, reported November 12, 2014, 691 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 14V727Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Component
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Problem
Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Hino XFC vehicles manufactured August 27, 2011, to November 7, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the output shaft of the Hybrid Vehicle (HV) motor may break.
Risk
If the output shaft breaks during vehicle operation, the vehicle may stop moving under its own power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Hino will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HV motor with one that has a stronger output shaft, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2015. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9300. Hino's number for this recall is A9930.
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

Hino XFC2012201320142015