Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V678000 Reported October 28, 2014

Brake warning lamp/fmvss 105

Hino Motors Sales U.s.a., Inc. · N/A · 2,641 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V678000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Hino Motors Sales U.s.a., Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
2,641
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 28, 2014
Completion Rate
87.58

Defect Summary

Hino motors sales u.s.a., inc. (hino motors) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 xjc and xfc vehicles manufactured february 17, 2011, to october 31, 2014. the brake warning lamp that is supposed to illuminate in the event of a loss of brake fluid pressure or that there is low brake fluid may not operate correctly due to a software programming issue. thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the federal motor vehicle safety standards no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems."

Safety Consequence

If the warning lamp does not illuminate in the event of low pressure or low brake fluid volume, the driver will not be warned of the potential for a reduction or loss of braking capability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Hino motors will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the abs ecu, free of charge. the recall began on december 19, 2014. owners may contact hino customer service at 1-248-699-9300.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Hino Motors Sales U.s.a., Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 14V678000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 14V678000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 14V678000?

NHTSA recall 14V678000 was issued by Hino Motors Sales U.s.a., Inc. on October 28, 2014. It addresses: Brake warning lamp/fmvss 105. The recall affects approximately 2,641 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Hino Motors Sales U.s.a., Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V678000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.