Hino — recall

Automotive · Australia · 2024-08-08

Hino truck's chassis wiring harness may contact engine cover or cabin, causing damage

Country	Australia
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-08-08
Manufacturer	HINO MOTOR SALES AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.
Models affected	500 Series
Model year	2018 - 2024
Units affected	5704
Defect	Due to a manufacturing defect, the chassis wiring harness may come in contact with the engine side cover, engine side cover bracket or cabin arch. As a result, the wiring could become damaged and cause a short circuit. In a worst-case scenario, this may result in a vehicle fire. A vehicle fire could increase the risk of an accident, causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users and bystanders, and/or damage to property.
Remedy	Replacement parts will not be available until late August 2024. When parts are available, HMSA will write to vehicle owners by priority mail inviting them to make an appointment with their nearest Hino Dealer to have the vehicle inspected and rectified, free of charge.
Recall number	REC-006054
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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