REC-000397

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0 Hino 300 SERIES

Category: Heavy Vehicle · Supplier: Hino Motor Sales Australia Pty Ltd

Recall date: 12 September 2014

Defect

In the subject vehicles, the bolts and nuts fixing the centre bearing support bracket of the propeller shaft have been tightened to the incorrect torque.

Hazard

In the worst case scenario, if the vehicle is continued to be used without repairing, the subject bracket may come off, ultimately causing the propeller shaft to fall onto the road. This may pose a hazard to the driver and other road users.

Remedy

All owners of affected vehicles will be contacted individually by letter. The remedy will be to replace the subject bolts and nuts with the enhanced ones and tighten them to the specified torque.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — Hino Motor Sales Australia Pty Ltd — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-000397