Vehicle recall 05V492000 · October 24, 2005
Hino NA6J, NB6J and 5 more models
On certain trucks, the bolts that hold the battery box and bracket in place may not have been properly torqued at the time of assembly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain trucks, the bolts that hold the battery box and bracket in place may not have been properly torqued at the time of assembly.
- Consequence
- The battery box could become loose and possibly fall resulting in a crash without warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and retorqued all bolts. The recall began on October 27, 2005. Owners may contact hino at 248-648-6430.
- Notes
- Hino recall no. M0040.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V492000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 24, 2005
- Filed by
- HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- M0040
- Owner notification
- October 27, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 577
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery
Vehicles covered
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