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Vehicle recall 15V208000 · April 7, 2015

Hino 238, 258 and 2 more models

In the affected vehicles, the U-bolt that connects the suspension springs to the front axle may have been overtightened.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 238, 258, 268, and 338 trucks manufactured January 5, 2015, to March 20, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the U-bolt that connects the suspension springs to the front axle may have been overtightened.
Consequence
If the U-bolt was overtightened, the bolt may stretch resulting in it loosening or failing. Either result may cause a loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Hino will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle U-bolts on the subject vehicles free of charge. The recall began on June 5, 2015. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9300.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
15V208000
Reported to NHTSA
April 7, 2015
Filed by
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Owner notification
June 5, 2015
Vehicles potentially affected
1,951
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Suspension › Front › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › U-bolt, leaf spring to axle
Recall 15V208000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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