NHTSA Recall 04V098000: Back up lights (exterior lighting)
HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 255 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Hino NC6J.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V098000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | A3260 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BACK UP LIGHTS |
| Report received | February 25, 2004 |
| Owner notification | April 19, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain trucks equipped with manual transmissions fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." a reverse backup switch may have been contaminated during the manufacturing process. The neutral safety switch may not allow the cruise control to engage.
Safety risk
This does not meet the requirements of the standard. Also, this could cause the cruise control not to be activated. The reverse backup light and buzzer stays on.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the switches. Owner notification began on april 19, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact hino at 1-845-365-1400.
Notes
Hino recall no. A3260.customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 04V098000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.