Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. is recalling certain 2013-2017 XFC710L, XFC720L, XFC730L, and XFC740L vehicles. The clutch drum spline of the front module of the Hybrid Vehicle (HV) motor may wear out.
CONSEQUENCE:
If the clutch drum spline wears out, the vehicle will lose the ability to move under its own power, increasing the risk of a crash.
REMEDY:
The Manufacturer will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch drum spline with one that has increased wear resistance, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. 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.
MANUFACTURER RECALL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT PDF: RCAK-17V201-8424
SAFETY DEFECT PART 573 NON-COMPLIANCE NOTICE: RCLRPT-17V201-4156
Report Receipt Date: MAR 23, 2017
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V201000
Component(s): HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM , POWER TRAIN
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,831
- HINO XFC 2013-2017
