recall information
Recall number
REC-000394
PRA number
2011/12792
Campaign number
A7470
Original published date
make and model information
Make
Hino
Model
300 Series, Dutro
Affected units
17,947
What are the defects?
In the affected vehicles, if the front tyre(s) are subjected to a large external force such as running over a large pot hole or bump in the road at high speed, there is a possibility that the steering wheels may vibrate.
The degree of vibration may be inflenced by vehicle loading, tyre condition and wheel alignment.
The degree of vibration may be inflenced by vehicle loading, tyre condition and wheel alignment.
What are the hazards?
In the worst case, vehicle controllability may be affected. The vibration diminishes as the vehicle's speed reduces, however.
What should consumers do?
All owners of affected vehicles will be contacted individually by letter.
Owners are advised to contact their authorised Hino Dealer for installation of the steering damper.
Owners are advised to contact their authorised Hino Dealer for installation of the steering damper.
Supplier details
Hino Motor Sales Australia Pty Ltd
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
