What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2004149
- Recall date
- 3 May 2004
- Make
- Hino
- Models
- 338, 238, 308, 268, 165, 185
- Model years
- 2005
- Vehicle class
- Truck - Med. & H.D.
- System
- Steering
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 235
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain vehicles, the lower steering shaft pinch bolt may not have been properly torqued at time of vehicle manufacture. Improper torque of the pinch bolt may cause the bolt to fall out resulting in a loss of steering control. Correction: Dealer will inspect the pinch bolt for proper torque, and re-torque to specifications if required. Note this recall is superceeded by 2004342.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2004149.