- Component
- HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2013-2017 XFC710L, XFC720L, XFC730L, and XFC740L vehicles. The clutch drum spline of the front module of the Hybrid Vehicle (HV) motor may wear out.
- Risk
- If the clutch drum spline wears out, the vehicle will lose the ability to move under its own power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Hino will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch drum spline with one that has increased wear resistance, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on May 22, 2017. The recall began on November 9, 2017. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9390.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
On certain 2013-2017 Hino XFC hybrid trucks, the clutch drum spline in the front module of the hybrid motor can wear out. When this happens, the vehicle can lose the ability to move under its own power, which raises the risk of a crash.
Hino will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the clutch drum spline with a part that has increased wear resistance. The repair is free of charge. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9390 for more information. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to see whether your truck is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
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