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HighNHTSA·22V128000·Announced 2022-03-04

Hino Recalls 2022 NJ7A Trucks Due to Air Brake Fastener Issue

Hino is recalling 2022 NJ7A vehicles because an improperly tightened air compressor nut may cause low air pressure, potentially triggering the parking brake and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (air brake failure leading to crash risk) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. is recalling certain 2022 Hino NJ7A vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the charge pipe flare nut attached to the air compressor may not have been tightened properly. This issue can result in low air pressure within the vehicle's air system.

Low air pressure may cause the parking brake to apply automatically, which increases the risk of a crash. Hino has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this defect.

Dealers will tighten the charge pipe flare nut free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2022. Owners may contact Hino's customer service at 1-248-699-9390 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Hino's recall number is M0360.

The recalled product

Product
HINO NJ7A
Brand
HINO
Manufacturer
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
141

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • NJ7A

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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