2019–2022 Hino 300 Series
Hybrid
- Affected
- 83
- Category
- Trucks and buses
- Campaign
- AAQC0
- Supplier
- HINO MOTOR SALES AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.
The defect
The starter Emergency Control Switches enables the vehicle to be started whilst in gear. In the event of an Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) malfunction, using these switches when starting the vehicle could cause unintended movement of the vehicle.The vehicles are not compliant with the Australian Design Rule 42/04 7.2.1- Standard Controls for Automatic Transmission-Starter Interlock.
The hazard
An unintended vehicle movement increases the risk of an accident causing serious injuries or death to vehicle occupants or/and other road users.
The remedy
Owners of affected vehicles should contact their authorised Hino dealer to arrange to have the Emergency Control Switches removed free of charge.A full list of authorised dealerships can be found at https://www.hino.com.au/dealer
What to do
- 1Check if your vehicle is affected. This recall covers 83 vehicles. Use your VIN to confirm.
- 2Contact HINO MOTOR SALES AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. on 1300 0014 466 to arrange inspection and repair.
- 3Repairs are free of charge when arranged through an authorised dealer.
- 4Verify this recall on the official government register: vehiclerecalls.gov.au ↗
- Contact:
- Hino Care Centre
- Phone:
- 1300 0014 466
- Email:
- customersupport@hino.com.au
- Website:
- hino.com.au
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Recall data sourced from vehiclerecalls.gov.au under CC BY 4.0.