2012 HINO 268 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
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Investigations
Overview of the 2012 HINO 268
The 2012 HINO 268 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 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Geo. Heiser Body Co., Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2012 HINO 268
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2012 HINO 268, potentially affecting up to 28 vehicles.
Recall 12V452000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
| 28 vehicles affected
Defect: Geo. Heiser Body Company, Inc., (Geo. Heiser Body Company) is recalling certain model year 2006 International and 2010-2013 Fuso, Hino, International, Kenworth, and Peterbilt vehicles equipped with Sure Power battery separator devices. These devices may overheat.
Consequence: Overheating of the battery separator can result in smoke and possible fire.
Remedy: Geo. Heiser Body Company will notify owners and will replace the battery separators free of charge. The safety recall began on October 25, 2012. Owners may contact Geo. Heiser Body Company at 1-206-622-7985.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 HINO 268
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 HINO 268.
Safety Rating for the 2012 HINO 268
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 HINO 268 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 HINO 268
Geo. Heiser Body Co., Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2012 HINO 268. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB-11-005 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
The breather hose can clog up with crystallized DEF, which can cause the DEF to overflow from the tank when filling and not allow the tank to be completely filled. In this case, clean the breather hose in accordance with the following procedures;
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 HINO 268
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HINO 268
- 2008 HINO 268 — 0 complaints
- 2011 HINO 268 — 0 complaints
- 2012 HINO 268 (current)
- 2013 HINO 268 — 3 complaints
- 2014 HINO 268 — 0 complaints
- 2015 HINO 268 — 0 complaints
- 2016 HINO 268 — 0 complaints