HINO FF2J Recalls
Item Affected: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
Date Announced: 07/27/2000
Description of Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) AND AIR OVER HYDRAULIC BRAKE ACTUATION. THE ABS COMPUTER UNIT IS FAULTY WHICH COULD INCREASE BRAKING DISTANCES.
Conequence: INCREASED BRAKING DISTANCES CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Action Need To Fix It: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS COMPUTER CONTROLLER UNIT.
Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 9, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HINO DIESEL AT 1-845-365-1400. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Item Affected: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
Date Announced: 07/27/2000
Description of Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) AND AIR OVER HYDRAULIC BRAKE ACTUATION. THE ABS COMPUTER UNIT IS FAULTY WHICH COULD INCREASE BRAKING DISTANCES.
Conequence: INCREASED BRAKING DISTANCES CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Action Need To Fix It: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS COMPUTER CONTROLLER UNIT.
Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 9, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HINO DIESEL AT 1-845-365-1400. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
