2015 HINO 268 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 HINO 268
The 2015 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 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 2015 HINO 268
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2015 HINO 268, 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 2015 HINO 268
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 HINO 268.
Safety Rating for the 2015 HINO 268
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 HINO 268 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 HINO 268
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 HINO 268. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
167-R1701-03 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
17MY vehicles contain the function to monitor PM sensor performance, however because the threshold for detection logic is not appropriate, the engine ECU may not detect a malfunction of the PM sensor. The following procedure provides direction for reprogramming the PM sensor. Certain 17MYCOE Trucks equipped with a J05 engine
167-T0610-12 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
06 - 002 No Throttle Response. Once a burnt out tail lamp filament touches a stop lamp filament, the current goes thru the stop lamp circuit causing the ECU to think that the brakes are applied. Therefore stopping acceleration control.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 HINO 268
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HINO 268
- 2011 HINO 268 — 0 complaints
- 2012 HINO 268 — 0 complaints
- 2013 HINO 268 — 3 complaints
- 2014 HINO 268 — 0 complaints
- 2015 HINO 268 (current)
- 2016 HINO 268 — 0 complaints
- 2018 HINO 268 — 0 complaints
- 2019 HINO 268 — 1 complaint