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Hino Motors Sales - Drive coupler bolt torque
Official notice
15 Apr 2010
Last checked
15 Apr 2010
An official NHTSA notice concerns Hino Motors Sales - Drive coupler bolt torque. If the drive coupler bolts were to loosen it could cause a vibration in the driveline. If this vibration were ignored, the drive coupler bolts could shear and the coupling between the engine and torque converter would not transmit power. This ultimately could result in a crash. Published 2010-04-15.
What to do now
Hino will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on november 9, 2010. Owners may contact hino at 1-248-699-9330.
Units affected
571
Recall number
M0160
Official notice
2010-04-15
The hazard
The hazard
If the drive coupler bolts were to loosen it could cause a vibration in the driveline. If this vibration were ignored, the drive coupler bolts could shear and the coupling between the engine and torque converter would not transmit power. This ultimately could result in a crash.
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Brand: Hino Motors Sales. Contact: Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc..
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