The problem
On certain conventional trucks equipped with the aisin automatic transmission, the parking brake cable and automatic transmission shifter cable may have been routed incorrectly. This mis-assembly could cause chafing of the parking brake cable and eventual failure of the cable.
The risk
Failure of the parking brake cable will lead to the failure of the truck's parking brake. This could result in the truck rolling away while parked which could result in a crash.
The fix
Hino will inspect, correct and replace the parking brake cable and the automatic transmission shifter cable. The recall began on november 9, 2006. Owners may contact hino at 1-248-648-6400.
Contacts
Hino recall no. M0060. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Hino dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 06V436000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.