Vehicle recall 04V098000 · February 25, 2004
Hino NC6J, ND8J and 1 more model
Certain trucks equipped with manual transmissions fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Certain trucks equipped with manual transmissions fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." a reverse backup switch may have been contaminated during the manufacturing process. The neutral safety switch may not allow the cruise control to engage.
- Consequence
- This does not meet the requirements of the standard. Also, this could cause the cruise control not to be activated. The reverse backup light and buzzer stays on.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the switches. Owner notification began on April 19, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact hino at 1-845-365-1400.
- Notes
- Hino recall no. A3260.CUSTOMERS can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V098000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 25, 2004
- Filed by
- HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- A3260
- Owner notification
- April 19, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 255
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Back up lights
Vehicles covered
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