Vehicle Recall Archive for 1997 PONTIAC

Record ID

17783

Campaign Number

07V208000

Make of Vehicle

HINO

Model of Vehicle

ND8J

Year

2006

Make Campaign Number

A5340

Component Description

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Defect Description

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BANDO BELT TENSIONER, CORROSION OR RUST MAY DEVELOP ON THE TENSIONER SPINDLE OR BUSHING CAUSING THE AUTO TENSIONER TO BECOME STIFF OR BIND. THIS CAN CAUSE THE DRIVE BELT TO SUDDENLY COME OFF OR THE AUTO TENSIONER MOUNTING BOLTS COULD SUDDENLY BREAK.

Effect of Defect

IF THE DRIVE BELT COMES OFF, THE ALTERNATOR WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE. IF THE WARNING IS IGNORED, THIS CONDITION COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE POWER (ENGINE STALL) INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Fix Defect

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTO TENSIONER, INSTALL UPGRADED MOUNTING BOLTS, AND REPLACE THE ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 25, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HINO MOTORS AT 248-648-6430. NOTE: THIS RECALL SUPERSEDES A PREVIOUS CAMPAIGN (PLEASE SEE 06V157).

Manufacturers

HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.

Start of Manufacture

20031022

End of Manufacture

20070402

Type of Recall

VEHICLE

Number Affected

14588

Date Owners Notified

20070425

Initiated By

MFR

Responsible Maufacturer

HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.

Date Report Received

20070509

Part Number

NOT AVAILABLE

Federal MV Safety Standard

NOT AVAILABLE

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