Vehicle recall 04V202000 · April 28, 2004
Hino NA6J, NB6J and 4 more models
On certain trucks, the pinch bolt nut of the yoke connecting the steering gearbox and the steering wheel shaft backed out.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain trucks, the pinch bolt nut of the yoke connecting the steering gearbox and the steering wheel shaft backed out.
- Consequence
- This could cause the yoke and the steering wheel shaft to separate which could result in loss of steering increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and retorque the pinch bolt nut as necessary. Owner notification began may 7, 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. A3370.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
- 04V202000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 28, 2004
- Filed by
- HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- A3370
- Owner notification
- May 7, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 810
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages
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