REC-000404

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0 Hino 300 SERIES

Category: Heavy Vehicle · Supplier: Hino Motor Sales Australia

Recall date: 29 April 2017

Defect

The parking brake lever may not engage correctly when the lever is pulled up because the teeth in the ratchet mechanism may balance on the tooth tops.

Hazard

The contact may be released by vibration, potentially causing the lever to be released due to inadequate spring force inside the ratchet mechanism and the vehicle may start to move, posing an accident hazard.

Remedy

Owners will be contacted by direct mail. Owners should return their vehicle to an authorised Hino dealer for inspection and repair.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — Hino Motor Sales Australia — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-000404