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Hino Motors Sales U.S.A. over time, the main B+ circuit from the battery to the starter could potentially short to ground due to wear that accumulates as a result of interference between the B+ circuit and its convoluted tubing sheath.

NHTSA campaign 12V-555 · Reported December 3, 2012 · 35,142 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A.
VEHICLES AFFECTED
35,142
REMEDY
Hino will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. reported a problem with the electrical system wiring. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

Over time, the main B+ circuit from the battery to the starter could potentially short to ground due to wear that accumulates as a result of interference between the B+ circuit and its convoluted tubing sheath.

WHY IT MATTERS

If the B+ circuit shorts to ground, it may lead to a fire.

WHAT TO DO

Hino will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 12V-555.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
—See NHTSA record 12V-555

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

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