Hino recalls 2026 NV7G, NV7D, NJ7E, NJ7D, NH7K, NE7D and NH7G vehicles over wrong U-bolt instructions in manual
The owner's manual may give incorrect instructions on how to retighten U-bolts, which could lead to overtightening, broken bolts, a shifted axle and leaf springs, and a higher risk of a crash.
What to do
Dealers will replace the owner's manual free of charge. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9390 and refer to recall number M0490.
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Recall details
- Product
- Hino Nj7d, Nh7k, Nh7g and 4 more 2026
- Hazard
- Referencing incorrect information may lead to unintentionally overtightening the U-bolts. The bolts can break, shifting the axle and leaf springs and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 661 vehicles
- Owner notification
- April 9, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 23, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V175000
- Manufacturer campaign number: M0490
- Model years: 2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Defect
- Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2026 NV7G, NV7D, NJ7E, NJ7D, NH7K, NE7D, and NH7G vehicles. The owner's manual may include incorrect maintenance instructions about how to retighten U-bolts.
- Consequence
- Referencing incorrect information may lead to unintentionally overtightening the U-bolts. The bolts can break, shifting the axle and leaf springs and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action
- Dealers will replace the owner's manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 9, 2026. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9390. Hino's number for this recall is M0490.
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