2026 Hino NE7D, 2026 Hino NH7G, 2026 Hino NH7K and 4 more models recall: Incorrect U-Bolt Maintenance Instructions
Report received by NHTSA: March 23, 2026.
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- What's recalled
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.
- The risk
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.
- Who's affected
661 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026 Hino NE7D, 2026 Hino NH7G, 2026 Hino NH7K, 2026 Hino NJ7D, 2026 Hino NJ7E, 2026 Hino NV7D and 1 more model.
- Compared with
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. has 1 NHTSA recall in 2026 so far, compared with 1 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
21 earlier NHTSA recalls by Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Feb. 6, 2025 Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. recall: Front Right Air Brake Tube Can Be Damaged and Leak (agency record)
- Feb. 7, 2024 Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. recall: Improperly Secured Ground Connection (agency record)
- Nov. 9, 2023 Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. recall: Incorrect Shift Selector May Result in Rollaway (agency record)
- Aug. 8, 2023 Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. recall: Inaccurate Fuel Gauge Reading (agency record)
- Aug. 2, 2023 Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. recall: Headlights May Fail/FMVSS 108 (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Hino NE7D 2026
- Hino NH7G 2026
- Hino NH7K 2026
- Hino NJ7D 2026
- Hino NJ7E 2026
- Hino NV7D 2026
- Hino NV7G 2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V175000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received by NHTSA | March 23, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 661 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | M0490 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record