What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2012273
- Recall date
- 10 August 2012
- Make
- Hino
- Models
- 308, 238, 338, 185, 165, 358, 258, 268
- Model years
- 2005 to 2012
- Vehicle class
- Truck - Med. & H.D.
- System
- Electrical
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 9,072
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain trucks, the positive battery cable (between the battery and the starter) could chafe against a convoluted tubing which, over time, could cause abrasion damage to the cable insulation, possibly resulting in an electrical short circuit. An electrical short could result in a vehicle fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the positive battery cable between the battery and the starter.
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 2012273.