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- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Problem
- Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2026 NV7G, NV7D, NJ7E, NJ7D, NH7K, NE7D, and NH7G vehicles. The owner's manual may include incorrect maintenance instructions about how to retighten U-bolts.
- Risk
- Referencing incorrect information may lead to unintentionally overtightening the U-bolts. The bolts can break, shifting the axle and leaf springs and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the owner's manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 9, 2026. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9390. Hino's number for this recall is M0490.
What this recall means for you
The owner's manual for these 2026 Hino trucks may contain incorrect instructions for retightening the U-bolts that secure the axle and leaf springs. Following the wrong guidance could lead to overtightening, which can cause the bolts to break.
If a U-bolt breaks, the axle and leaf springs can shift out of position, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners should not rely on the torque or retightening directions in the current manual until it has been replaced.
The manual replacement is free at an authorized Hino dealer. Owners who received a notification letter mailed April 9, 2026 can also contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9390, referencing recall M0490. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your truck is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hino NE7D | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hino NH7G | 2026 |
| Hino NH7K | 2026 |
| Hino NJ7D | 2026 |
| Hino NJ7E | 2026 |
| Hino NV7D | 2026 |
| Hino NV7G | 2026 |