2015 Hino Nf8j Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V791000
Manufacturer: HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: A9970
Manufactured Begin Date: August 26th, 2003
Manufactured End Date: May 14th, 2014
Date of Owner Notification: February 2nd, 2015

Defect Summary:
Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain model year 2005-2015 Hino ND8J, NE8J, and NF8J trucks manufactured August 26, 2003, to May 14, 2014. In the affected vehicles, components of the parking brake handle assembly may wear, resulting in either the parking brake unexpectedly releasing when engaged or preventing the parking brake from fully engaging.

Consequence Summary:
Either parking brake condition may result in the vehicle rolling unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Hino will notify owners, and dealers will install a new parking brake lever that contains a two-way damper and a roller at the cable joining pin, free of charge. The recall began February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9330. Hino's number for this recall is A9970. Note: This recall supersedes 13V-614.

Recall 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.