2016 HINO 238 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 HINO 238
The 2016 HINO 238 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2016 HINO 238
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2016 HINO 238, potentially affecting up to 1,951 vehicles.
Recall 15V208000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
| 1,951 vehicles affected
Defect: Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 238, 258, 268, and 338 trucks manufactured January 5, 2015, to March 20, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the U-bolt that connects the suspension springs to the front axle may have been overtightened.
Consequence: If the U-bolt was overtightened, the bolt may stretch resulting in it loosening or failing. Either result may cause a loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Hino will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle U-bolts on the subject vehicles free of charge. The recall began on June 5, 2015. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9300.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 HINO 238
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 HINO 238.
Safety Rating for the 2016 HINO 238
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 HINO 238 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 HINO 238
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 HINO 238. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
167-T1602-12 — EQUIPMENT
TT-15-031 The tech tip below is to set or change road speed on a Hino Conventional or COE truck. The below procedure and screen shots were taken from a Conventional truck. Make sure to select 600 series for a Conventional and 300 series for a COE.
167-B1534-12 — POWER TRAIN
SB-15-037 Correction of cam height standard value.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 HINO 238
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HINO 238
- 2011 HINO 238 — 0 complaints
- 2012 HINO 238 — 0 complaints
- 2015 HINO 238 — 0 complaints
- 2016 HINO 238 (current)
- 2018 HINO 238 — 0 complaints