CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
- Problem
- Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2021 NJ8A low-profile heavy trucks equipped with a full air brake system. The Anti-Lock Braking System control unit (ABS ECU) may be programmed with incorrect datasets for the tone ring teeth, causing the anti-lock braking system to mistakenly detect a difference between front and rear wheel rotation speeds resulting in deactivation of the Anti-Lock Braking function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
- Risk
- A loss of ABS function can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Hino will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ABS-ECU with the corrected software. The recall began August 25, 2020. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9390. Hino's number for this recall is AAJS0.
- 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
The anti-lock braking system control module on certain trucks may have been programmed with incorrect settings for the wheel tone rings. As a result, the system can mistakenly detect a speed difference between the front and rear wheels and turn off the anti-lock braking function. The vehicles then do not meet federal air brake safety requirements.
Without working anti-lock brakes, the wheels are more likely to lock during hard braking, which can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy is free. Dealers will reprogram the ABS control module with corrected software. Owners will be notified, and you can contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9390 with recall number AAJS0. You can also check your vehicle identification number for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hino NJ8A | 2021 |
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