REC-000403

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0 Hino 300 SERIES

Category: Heavy Vehicle · Supplier: Hino Motor Sales Australia

Recall date: 4 April 2017

Defect

The front passenger airbag inflator may be susceptible to moisture intrusion over time due to insufficient protection against moisture absorption into the propellant.

Hazard

This may cause the inflator to rupture if the airbag is activated. This may cause injury to the vehicle occupants.

Remedy

Owners will be contacted by direct mail. Owners should make an appointment with their nearest Hino dealer to have the passenger airbag assembly inspected and replaced.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — Hino Motor Sales Australia — 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-000403