Hino 700 Series: Possible Reduction Of Braking Effort
Recall Summary Hino is recalling 520 vehicles from the 700 Series because front brake bolts may not have been properly tightened during manufacturing. If these bolts loosen and fail, the front brake assembly could detach from the axle, potentially causing reduced braking power and longer stopping distances. Dealers will check and retighten or replace these bolts as needed.
- Recalling firm
- HINO
- Product
- Vehicles: HINO 700 SERIES. Units affected: 520
- Reason
- It has been identified that during production the front brake back plate retaining bolts may not have been tightened to the correct torque. Should the vehicle continue to be used in this condition the bolts may work loose and fail. In the worst case this could result in the front brake assembly detaching from the axle breaking the air line causing a loss of braking effort at the affected wheel station and an increase in stopping distance. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the subject bolts checked for correct torque. If found not to be at the correct torque the bolts will be checked and...
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2009-03-13
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/69954c57-9594-4717-801b-cae2de4e7607