NHTSA recall campaign
05V492000
ManufacturerHINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.Reported2005-10-24Affected577 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
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.
Risk
THE BATTERY BOX COULD BECOME LOOSE AND POSSIBLY FALL RESULTING IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RETORQUED ALL BOLTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HINO AT 248-648-6430.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →