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Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. reported this defect to federal regulators on Mar 23, 2026 and put the number of vehicles at risk at 661. The repair is free for as long as the recall stands.
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The remedy
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.
7 model years covered
Newest first| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Fires | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Hino NE7D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 Hino NH7G | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 Hino NH7K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 Hino NJ7D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 Hino NJ7E | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 Hino NV7D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 Hino NV7G | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What this page is, and what to do next
A recall is not an opinion. It is a Part 573 report a manufacturer is required by federal law to file once it decides a defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety, and it commits them to repairing the vehicle at no cost to the owner. The three passages above are the manufacturer’s own wording as published by NHTSA.
This page describes the campaign. It cannot tell you whether one particular car has already been through the shop — that is tracked by VIN, and only the manufacturer knows it. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a franchised dealer, quoting campaign number 26V175000.
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