recall information
Recall number
REC-000413
PRA number
2011/12783
Campaign number
RCH1001, RCH1002, RCH1003
Original published date
make and model information
Make
Hino
Model
RB8 Bus
Affected units
96
What are the defects?
The spare wheel carrier assembly installation is incomplete, whereby two welds connecting the spare wheel carrier support beam to the chassis rail may not have been included in the original installation.
What are the hazards?
Without the welded attachment of the spare wheel carrier support beam to the chassis rail, cracking may occur leading to the eventual failure of a vertical mounting plate in the spare wheel carrier frame assembly.
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 inspection and rectification, if necessary.
Owners are advised to contact their authorised Hino Dealer for inspection and rectification, if necessary.
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.
