Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V791000 Reported December 15, 2014

Parking brake may release or not fully engage

Hino Motors Sales U.s.a., Inc. · N/A · 8,140 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V791000
Manufacturer Campaign
A9970
Manufacturer
Hino Motors Sales U.s.a., Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
8,140
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 15, 2014
Completion Rate
76.31

Defect Summary

Hino motor sales u.s.a., inc. (hino) is recalling certain model year 2005-2015 hino nd8j, ne8j, and nf8j trucks manufactured august 26, 2003, to may 14, 2014. in the affected vehicles, components of the parking brake handle assembly may wear, resulting in either the parking brake unexpectedly releasing when engaged or preventing the parking brake from fully engaging.

Safety Consequence

Either parking brake condition may result in the vehicle rolling unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Hino will notify owners, and dealers will install a new parking brake lever that contains a two-way damper and a roller at the cable joining pin, free of charge. the recall began february 2, 2015. owners may contact hino customer service at 1-248-699-9330. hino's number for this recall is a9970. note: this recall supersedes 13v-614.

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 14V791000 or campaign A9970.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 14V791000

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

What is recall 14V791000?

NHTSA recall 14V791000 was issued by Hino Motors Sales U.s.a., Inc. on December 15, 2014. It addresses: Parking brake may release or not fully engage. The recall affects approximately 8,140 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 14V791000 or the manufacturer campaign number A9970. 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.