NHTSA Recall 06V169000: Linkages (steering)
HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,072 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Genie TZ-50.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V169000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | M0050 |
| Component | STEERING › LINKAGES |
| Report received | May 18, 2006 |
| Owner notification | May 12, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain trucks, during assembly, the drag link attachment nuts at the pitman arm and steering arm may have been incorrectly torqued. Residual grease and paint which was applied as a rust inhibitor on the steering arm may have contributed to a loss of torque after assembly.
Safety risk
Increased wear for the draglink connections can occur creating a noticeable increase in the amount of steering wheel free play. If this condition was ignored, a loss of steering control of the vehicle could occur which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the steering arm tightness and remove all grease and paint from the steering arms and retorque the draglink attachment nuts at the steering arm and pitman arm. The recall began on may 12, 2006. Owners may contact hino at 1-248-648-6430.
Notes
Hino recall no. M0050.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 06V169000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Genie TZ-50 | 2004, 2005 |
| Hino NA6J | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Hino NB6J | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Hino NC6J | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Hino ND6J | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Hino NE8J | 2005, 2006 |
| Hino NJ8J | 2005, 2006 |
| Hino NV8J | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
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.