Hino 300 SERIES (EURO 4), 300 SERIES (EURO 5), 300 SERIES (EURO 6) recall: Parking brake lever may fail to engage correctly
- What's wrong
- The parking brake lever may not engage correctly when the vehicle is pulled up because the teeth in the ratchet mechanism may balance on the tooth tops. In this condition teeth may slip out of place due to vibration.In extreme instances the lever may be…
- What to do
- Contact a Hino dealer to book the free repair. On affected vehicles replace the handbrake lever with a unit with improved spring pressure.
What’s wrong
The parking brake lever may not engage correctly when the vehicle is pulled up because the teeth in the ratchet mechanism may balance on the tooth tops. In this condition teeth may slip out of place due to vibration.In extreme instances the lever may be released due to inadequate spring force inside the ratchet mechanism and the vehicle may move.
The fix
On affected vehicles replace the handbrake lever with a unit with improved spring pressure.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300 SERIES (EURO 4) | 8 Jan 2008 | 23 Jun 2008 | 656 |
| 300 SERIES (EURO 4) | 22 Aug 2007 | 10 Jun 2008 | 656 |
| 300 SERIES (EURO 5) | 2 Apr 2012 | 9 Sep 2013 | 656 |
| 300 SERIES (EURO 4) | 22 Feb 2008 | 31 May 2008 | 656 |
| 300 SERIES (EURO 6) | 1 Apr 2014 | 1 Apr 2014 | 656 |
| 300 SERIES (EURO 6) | 2 Jan 2014 | 2 Jan 2014 | 656 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 3 January 2018. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.