The defect
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.
The 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.
The 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Hino NE7D | 2026 |
| Hino NH7G | 2026 |
| Hino NH7K | 2026 |
| Hino NJ7D | 2026 |
| Hino NJ7E | 2026 |
| Hino NV7D | 2026 |
| Hino NV7G | 2026 |
Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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 NE7D | 2026 | 0 | 1 |
| Hino NH7G | 2026 | 0 | 1 |
| Hino NH7K | 2026 | 0 | 1 |
| Hino NJ7D | 2026 | 0 | 1 |
| Hino NJ7E | 2026 | 0 | 1 |
| Hino NV7D | 2026 | 0 | 1 |
| Hino NV7G | 2026 | 0 | 1 |
Other equipment recalls in 2026
112 of the 666 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2026 concerned the equipment; Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. filed 27 campaigns in all.
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| 26V646000 5 Oct 2026 | Forest River, Inc. |
| 26V649000 5 Oct 2026 | REV Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc. |
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