# Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.: Incorrect U-Bolt Maintenance Instructions (26V175000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 20/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. |
| Subject | Incorrect U-Bolt Maintenance Instructions |
| NHTSA ID | 26V175000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | M0490 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Units potentially affected | 661 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | 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. |
| Consequence | 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. |
| Remedy | 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. |

## Why this score
- 661 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V175000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.