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An official Health Canada notice concerns Hino. On certain vehicles, insufficient clearance between the stop lamp switch wiring harness and the steering column support bracket may allow the harness to contact the bracket. The resultant chafe damage could, over time, cause an electrical short circuit, which may prevent the stop lamps from illuminating when the brakes are applied. It may also interrupt electrical power supply to the Engine Control Unit (ECU), causing the engine to stall. Failure of the brake lamps to illuminate when the brakes are applied may result in the following road users being unaware of the driver's intentions, increasing the risk of a crash. Engine stalling would result in lost vehicle propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash. These issues could result in property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair the wiring harness. A harness protector will also be added to prevent future contact. Published 2012-02-13.
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Recall number
71269
Official notice
2012-02-13
The hazard
The hazard
On certain vehicles, insufficient clearance between the stop lamp switch wiring harness and the steering column support bracket may allow the harness to contact the bracket. The resultant chafe damage could, over time, cause an electrical short circuit, which may prevent the stop lamps from illuminating when the brakes are applied. It may also interrupt electrical power supply to the Engine Control Unit (ECU), causing the engine to stall. Failure of the brake lamps to illuminate when the brakes are applied may result in the following road users being unaware of the driver's intentions, increasing the risk of a crash. Engine stalling would result in lost vehicle propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash. These issues could result in property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair the wiring harness. A harness protector will also be added to prevent future contact.
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