NHTSAEQUIPMENT
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. - Incorrect U-Bolt Maintenance Instructions
Published: March 23, 2026Recall ID: 26V175000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Incorrect U-Bolt Maintenance Instructions
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Incorrect U-Bolt Maintenance Instructions |
| Nhtsa id | 26V175000 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V175000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| 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. |
| Consequence summary | 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. |
| Mfr campaign number | M0490 |
| Potentially affected | 661 |
| Report received date | 2026-03-23T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |