The defect
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2022-2023 NE7A, NE7B, NJ7A, NJ7B, NV7A, and NV7B vehicles. The driver-side U-bolts that secure the front axle to the leaf spring assembly may come loose and detach.
The risk
Loose or detached U-bolts can result in a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the front axle U-bolts. In addition, dealers will replace related parts, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 31, 2023. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9390. Hino's number for this recall is AAUW0.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Hino NE7A | 2022, 2023 |
| Hino NE7B | 2022, 2023 |
| Hino NJ7A | 2022, 2023 |
| Hino NJ7B | 2022, 2023 |
| Hino NV7A | 2022, 2023 |
| Hino NV7B | 2022, 2023 |
Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hino NE7A | 2022 | 0 | 5 |
| Hino NE7A | 2023 | 0 | 6 |
| Hino NE7B | 2022 | 0 | 3 |
| Hino NE7B | 2023 | 0 | 3 |
| Hino NJ7A | 2022 | 0 | 7 |
| Hino NJ7A | 2023 | 0 | 8 |
| Hino NJ7B | 2022 | 0 | 6 |
| Hino NJ7B | 2023 | 0 | 6 |
| Hino NV7A | 2022 | 0 | 6 |
| Hino NV7A | 2023 | 0 | 8 |
| Hino NV7B | 2022 | 0 | 4 |
| Hino NV7B | 2023 | 0 | 4 |
Other suspension recalls in 2023
30 of the 894 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2023 concerned the suspension; Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. filed 27 campaigns in all.
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2023