Hino 2026 Commercial Vehicles U-Bolt Instructions
Hino is recalling 2026 NV7G, NV7D, NJ7E, NJ7D, NH7K, NE7D, and NH7G vehicles over incorrect U-bolt maintenance instructions that may cause bolt breakage and crash risk.
Contact Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. for corrected U-bolt retightening instructions. Do not retighten U-bolts using the current owner's manual guidance until you receive the corrected information.
Recall at a glance
- Vehicles affected
- 661
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Owner letters mailed
- April 9, 2026
- Manufacturer's recall number
- M0490
- Manufacturer phone
- 1-248-699-9390
Why it was recalled
Hino is recalling certain 2026 NV7G, NV7D, NJ7E, NJ7D, NH7K, NE7D, and NH7G vehicles because the owner's manual contains incorrect U-bolt retightening instructions. Following these instructions may cause overtightening, leading to bolt breakage, axle and leaf spring misalignment, and increased crash risk.
Is mine affected?
This recall covers specific vehicles. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or check with the manufacturer to confirm yours is included.
HINO NE7D (2026), EQUIPMENT
Where it was sold
Distributed nationwide.
Timeline
- Reported to NHTSA
- Listed on Recall Canary
- Summary updated
Editorial summary by Recall Canary · summary updated 2026-04-27 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration · severity reflects the agency's published classification