The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·23V457000·Announced 2023-06-29

Hino Recalls 2023 NE7A, NV7A, and NJ7A Trucks for Front Axle Defect

Hino is recalling 2023 NE7A, NV7A, and NJ7A trucks because over-tightened front axle U-bolts may break, potentially causing loss of vehicle control.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 structural vehicle defect (broken U-bolts) that can result in loss of vehicle control and increased crash risk, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. is recalling certain 2023 NE7A, NJ7A, and NV7A vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the front axle U-bolts that secure the front leaf spring assembly. These U-bolts may be over-tightened, which can cause them to break and detach.

If the U-bolts break, the vehicle may lose handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will replace the front axle U-bolts and upper seats free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 31, 2023. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9390 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Hino's recall number is M0420.

The recalled product

Product
HINO NE7A, NV7A, NJ7A
Brand
HINO
Manufacturer
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
64

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 (3)

  • NE7A
  • NV7A
  • NJ7A

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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