Vehicle recall 96V243000 · December 5, 1996
Hino FE and FF
The propeller shaft universal joints are damaged.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The propeller shaft universal joints are damaged.
- Consequence
- These damaged universal joint assemblies can lead to abnormal wear of the universal joint bearings resulting in propeller shaft failure.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the two affected universal joint assemblies.
- Notes
- Owner notification:owner notification began December 16, 1996.NOTE: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 1-914-365-1406.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 96V243000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 5, 1996
- Filed by
- HINO DIESEL TRUCKS(USA)
- Owner notification
- December 13, 1996
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 606
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Driveline › Universal joint
Vehicles covered
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