United StatesCertain 2026 Hino NV7G, NV7D, NJ7E, NJ7D, NH7K, NE7D, and NH7G vehicles are affected; check your vehicle’s model and 2026 owner’s manual for U-bolt maintenance instructions. The owner’s manual may include incorrect instructions for retightening U-bolts, which could lead to overtightening, bolt breakage, axle and leaf spring shift, and an increased crash risk. Dealers will replace the owner’s manual free of charge; owner notification letters were mailed April 9, 2026, and owners can contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9390 (recall M0490).
What's being recalled
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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V175000; Manufacturer campaign M0490
The hazard
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.
What to do
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.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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