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Hino 338 recalls

There are 3 safety recalls on record for the Hino 338, covering 2,037 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

Hino 338 recalls by model year

2019 12018 12016 22015 22014 1

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EquipmentReported May 29, 2019 · 68 vehicles affected
What is wrong
ITI Trailers And Truck Bodies, Inc. (ITI) is recalling certain 2018-2019 HINO 268 and 338-based vehicles equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager back-up camera displays. The displays may unexpectedly revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
Risk
The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
ITI will work with ASA to notify the affected owners and will provide a harness relay capacitor module to correct the issue, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics customer service at 1‑800‑384‑4400 or ITI Trailers And Truck Bodies at 1‑814‑634‑0080.

Recall number 19V399000 · Recall details

Equipment: other: labelsReported May 4, 2017 · 18 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Jim Reed's Truck Sales, Inc. (JRTS) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Hino 338 trucks modified by JRTS. The affected trucks have Certification labels that do not identify JRTS as the final stage manufacturer. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Risk
Incorrect final stage manufacturer information on the certification label may hinder owner awareness of safety recalls, increasing the risk of a fire or a crash.
Remedy
JRTS will notify owners and send them a new certification label with the correct final stage manufacturer information, free of charge. The recall began on June 13, 2017. Owners may contact Jim Reed's Truck Sales' customer service at 1‑914‑737‑3990.

Recall number 17V304000 · Recall details

Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axleReported April 7, 2015 · 1,951 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 238, 258, 268, and 338 trucks manufactured January 5, 2015, to March 20, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the U-bolt that connects the suspension springs to the front axle may have been overtightened.
Risk
If the U-bolt was overtightened, the bolt may stretch resulting in it loosening or failing. Either result may cause a loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Hino will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle U-bolts on the subject vehicles free of charge. The recall began on June 5, 2015. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1‑248‑699‑9300.

Recall number 15V208000 · Recall details

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How many recalls does the Hino 338 have?

3, covering equipment and suspension.

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