2015 HINO 338 Recalls (2)

Campaign:
15V208000 on 04/06/2015
Component:
Suspension:front:springs:leaf spring assembly:u-bolt, leaf spring to axle
Manufactured:
01/04/2015 - 03/19/2015
Affected:
1,951
Defect:
Hino motor sales u.s.a., inc. (hino) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 238, 258, 268, and 338 trucks manufactured january 5, 2015, to march 20, 2015. in the affected vehicles, the u-bolt that connects the suspension springs to the front axle may have been overtightened.
Consequence:
If the u-bolt was overtightened, the bolt may stretch resulting in it loosening or failing. either result may cause a loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Hino will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle u-bolts on the subject vehicles free of charge. the recall began on june 5, 2015. owners may contact hino customer service at 1-248-699-9300.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
17V304000 on 05/09/2017
Component:
Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured:
12/31/2013 - 12/30/2016
Affected:
18
Defect:
Jim reed's truck sales, inc. (jrts) is recalling certain 2014-2016 hino 338 trucks modified by jrts. the affected trucks have certification labels that do not identify jrts as the final stage manufacturer. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."
Consequence:
Incorrect final stage manufacturer information on the certification label may hinder owner awareness of safety recalls, increasing the risk of a fire or a crash.
Correction:
Jrts will notify owners and send them a new certification label with the correct final stage manufacturer information, free of charge. the recall began on june 13, 2017. owners may contact jim reed's truck sales' customer service at 1-914-737-3990.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2015 HINO 338 TSBs (23)

Bulletin:
167-T1701-03
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Beginning with the 2017 model year, hino changed the standard battery from a group 27 to a group 31. in the event that a group 27 battery must be replaced, it is recommended to use the group 31 as the service replacement for 2014my and newe
Bulletin:
167-R1701-03
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
17my vehicles contain the function to monitor pm sensor performance, however because the threshold for detection logic is not appropriate, the engine ecu may not detect a malfunction of the pm sensor. the following procedure provides direct
Bulletin:
167-T0610-12
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
06 - 002 no throttle response. once a burnt out tail lamp filament touches a stop lamp filament, the current goes thru the stop lamp circuit causing the ecu to think that the brakes are applied. therefore stopping acceleration control.
Bulletin:
167-B1423-12
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Sb-14-005 2011my-2015my conventional keyless entry programming
Bulletin:
167-B1423-12
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Sb-14-005 2011my-2015my conventional keyless entry programming
Bulletin:
167-B1426-12
Component:
162810 structure:body:hood:hinge and attachments
Summary:
Sa-14-026 the broken hood grille procedure (sb-14-020) has been revised to reuse the grille nuts (sz17906009) if possible. there is a limited quantity of the nuts available and it has been confirmed that the nuts are reusable. the revised p
Bulletin:
167-B1510-12
Component:
063130 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Summary:
Sb-15-010 some vehicles that operate in extreme cold weather climates may exhibit ice accumulation on the egr (exhaust gas recirculation) butterfly plate with a repeat p1604 dtc (diagnostic trouble code) stored in the engine ecu. a heated e
Bulletin:
167-B1511-12
Component:
011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
Summary:
Sb-15-011 the following tsb (technical service bulletin) outlines the inspection method for steering wheel free play and the adjustment procedure of the steering gear.
Bulletin:
167-B1515-12
Component:
063200 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Summary:
Sb-15-016 new parts are available to prevent repeat exhaust manifold stud failures on the j05 engine. this bulletin provides instructions for installing longer manifold studs at the #4 cylinder location.
Bulletin:
167-B1523-12
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Sb-15-026 a subject vehicle may exhibit an engine oil leak or engine coolant leaking externally from the engine head gasket sealing area on the exhaust manifold side of the engine. an improved head gasket has been made available as a servic
Bulletin:
167-B1527-12
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Sb-15-030 on subject vehicles, the mil (malfunction indicator lamp) may illuminate with dtc (diagnostic trouble code) u02a2 stored in the engine ecu. this may be due to a malfunction of the def (diesel exhaust fluid) tank sensor assembly. p
Bulletin:
167-B1528-12
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Sb-15-031 foreign debris in the def (diesel exhaust fluid) tank may cause the scr (selective catalyst reduction) system to malfunction. this can result in dtc?s (diagnostic trouble codes) p20e8 or p20e9 - def pressure abnormality. an inlet
Bulletin:
167-B1534-12
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Sb-15-037 correction of cam height standard value.
Bulletin:
167-B1621-12
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Sb-16-010 correction of the inspection of the dpr filter.
Bulletin:
167-A1501-12
Component:
162800 structure:body:hood
Summary:
Sb-15-045 fiberglass repair methods have been made available to address hood crack concerns. in the event a subject vehicle experiences cracking of the hood near the hinges, this repair procedure should be used to address this condition. wh
Bulletin:
167-B1312-12
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Sb-13-009 this bulletin is to inform dealers and workshops of proper paint codes for all hino models. all models
Bulletin:
167-T0706-12
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
07 - 006 voltage drop test
Bulletin:
167-T1513-12
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Tt-15-014 the transmission dtc?s p0974 and p0986, may be found on 12my-15my coe models. there could also be a complaint of low power and erratic shifting. these diagnostic codes may be set due to low voltage between the transmission case an
Bulletin:
167-T1514-12
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Tt-15-016 the purpose of this publication is to communicate the standard measuring positions on the hino chassis. in some cases, the customer may report a visual chassis posture concern where the chassis appears to be leaning more towards t
Bulletin:
167-T1601-12
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Tt-15-013 to provide a better determination of a dpf?s internal condition, a special service tool (sst) has been developed. an explanation of sst-hdt-650590 and a brief dpf inspection follows below.
Bulletin:
167-T1602-12
Component:
180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:
Tt-15-031 the tech tip below is to set or change road speed on a hino conventional or coe truck. the below procedure and screen shots were taken from a conventional truck. make sure to select 600 series for a conventional and 300 series for
Bulletin:
167-T1606-12
Component:
032100 service brakes, hydraulic:switches:brake light
Summary:
Tt-16-005 the purpose of the tech tip is to provide information for a low power concern possibly relating to the brake switch. hino trucks are equipped with two brake switches. first, a stop lamp switch that is designed to activate stop lam
Bulletin:
167-T1609-12
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Tt-16-010 air spring shield

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