Hino Recalls 2026 Trucks Due to Incorrect U-Bolt Maintenance Instructions
Hino is recalling 2026 NV7G, NV7D, NJ7E, NJ7D, NH7K, NE7D, and NH7G vehicles because the owner's manual contains incorrect U-bolt retightening instructions.
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 where the defect (incorrect manual instructions) could lead to a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. is recalling certain 2026 model year NV7G, NV7D, NJ7E, NJ7D, NH7K, NE7D, and NH7G vehicles. The recall involves 661 vehicles.
The owner's manual for these vehicles may include incorrect maintenance instructions regarding how to retighten U-bolts. Referencing this incorrect information may lead to unintentionally overtightening the U-bolts. If the bolts break, the axle and leaf springs can shift, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the owner's manual free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 9, 2026. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9390. Hino's number for this recall is M0490.
The recalled product
- Product
- HINO NE7D, NJ7D, NJ7E, NV7D
- Brand
- HINO
- Manufacturer
- Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Commercial Truck
- Affected units
- 661
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 (7)
- NE7D
- NJ7D
- NJ7E
- NV7D
- NV7G
- NH7G
- NH7K
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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