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Hino XFC Recall 17V201: Hybrid Drive Part May Wear Out, Causing Loss of Motion

NHTSA campaign 17V201, reported March 23, 2017, 1,815 vehicles potentially affected.

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.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 17V201Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
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.

Affected vehicles

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