REC-005367

active

0 Hino 500 Series MY2016

Category: Heavy Vehicle · Supplier: HINO MOTOR SALES AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.

Recall date: 11 August 2019

Defect

Due to an improper setup of programming equipment for the Gear Shift Unit (GSU) stroke sensor, this may prevent the automated manual transmission from changing gears.

Hazard

If the automated manual transmission is unable to change gears whilst driving, this may increase the risk of an accident and injury to vehicle occupants and other road users.

Remedy

The affected owner will be contacted and advised to contact their local Hino dealer to arrange repair, free of charge. For more information, the owner can contact Hino on 1300 014 466 or find their local Hino dealership at https://www.hino.com.au/dealer/

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — HINO MOTOR SALES AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. — 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-005367