XZU415R, XZU419R, XZU420R, XZU429R, XZU435R, XZU439R, XZU710R, XZU720R, XZU730R, XJC740R
XZU415R, XZU419R, XZU420R, XZU429R, XZU435R, XZU439R, XZU710R, XZU720R, XZU730R, XJC740R was recalled on 3 November 2017 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/1491/17. Injuries risk reported by United Kingdom. The parking brake lever may not engage correctly when the vehicle is pulled up due to the balanced teeth in the handbrake ratchet mechanism slipping out of place, due to vibration.
| Alert Number | A12/1491/17 |
| Brand | Hino Motors Ltd |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Model Number | Type Approval Numbers: E6*2007/46*0020*00, (Euro, 5, &, 6), 141G1001V, 141G1002V, and, 141G1003V, (Euro, 4) |
| Published | 3 November 2017 |
Risk Description
The parking brake lever may not engage correctly when the vehicle is pulled up due to the balanced teeth in the handbrake ratchet mechanism slipping out of place, due to vibration. The handbrake lever may release causing the vehicle to move/roll away unintentionally.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Light Goods Vehicles
⚠️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries hazard related to XZU415R, XZU419R, XZU420R, XZU429R, XZU435R, XZU439R, XZU710R, XZU720R, XZU730R, XJC740R.
About this risk
This product has a design or manufacturing defect that can cause physical injuries such as cuts, bruises, fractures, or other bodily harm during normal use.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. Check yourself and family members for any injuries. Store the product safely out of reach and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a replacement or refund.
Who is at risk?
All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury.