HINO NE8J 2007: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 07V208000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HINO | NE8J | 2007 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2007-04-25 | 2007-05-09 | 2007-05-15 |
Production Dates: 2003-10-22 - 2007-04-02
Manufacturers Involved: Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: A5340
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 14588
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BANDO BELT TENSIONER, CORROSION OR RUST MAY DEVELOP ON THE TENSIONER SPINDLE OR BUSHING CAUSING THE AUTO TENSIONER TO BECOME STIFF OR BIND. THIS CAN CAUSE THE DRIVE BELT TO SUDDENLY COME OFF OR THE AUTO TENSIONER MOUNTING BOLTS COULD SUDDENLY BREAK.
IF THE DRIVE BELT COMES OFF, THE ALTERNATOR WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE. IF THE WARNING IS IGNORED, THIS CONDITION COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE POWER "ENGINE STALL" INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTO TENSIONER, INSTALL UPGRADED MOUNTING BOLTS, AND REPLACE THE ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 25, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HINO MOTORS AT 248-648-6430. NOTE: THIS RECALL SUPERSEDES A PREVIOUS CAMPAIGN "PLEASE SEE 06V157".
HINO RECALL NO. A5340.CUSTOMERS MAYALSO 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.
