Hino · Canada · High
Hino 338, 238 +4 more: Steering
Affects Hino 338, 238, 308, 268, 165, 185 · 2005 — about 235 vehicles.
The hazard
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.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational