Recall 23V541000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Defect in 2022-2023 HINO NJ7A
RECALL This recall affects up to 468 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 23V541000 |
| Manufacturer | Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 468 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2022-2023 NE7A, NJ7A, NJ7B and NV7A vehicles, equipped with headlights that are recessed in the hood. The headlight back covers, and anti-adjustment caps may have been improperly installed, which can result in headlight failure, or the headlights being adjusted incorrectly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety Consequence
Headlight failure or incorrectly adjusted headlights can reduce visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the anti-adjustment caps and back covers. In addition, dealers will confirm the headlight aim, and install any missing caps or covers. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2023. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9390. Hino's number for this recall is M0430.
Related Recalls for HINO
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V057000 | 2023 HINO NH7A | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 19,026 | |
| 24V075000 | 2023 HINO NM9A | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 12,118 | |
| 23V756000 | 2023 HINO NJ7B | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | 985 | |
| 23V560000 | 2023 HINO CONVENTIONAL MODELS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE:FUEL LEVEL FLOAT/SENSOR/SENDING UNIT | 8,025 | |
| 23V456000 | 2023 HINO NJ7B | SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE | 1,865 | |
| 23V457000 | 2023 HINO NE7A | SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE | 64 | |
| 23V017000 | 2023 HINO S52 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR | 242 | |
| 22V898000 | 2022 HINO NJ7A | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 970 | |
| 22V647000 | 2023 HINO NJ7A | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) | 7 | |
| 22V128000 | 2022 HINO NJ7A | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 141 |