HINO NE8J 2018: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V178000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HINO | NE8J | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-05-14 | 2018-03-15 | 2018-03-19 |
Production Dates: 2017-09-21 - 2018-01-15
Manufacturers Involved: Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: AA9Q0
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 45
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. "Hino" is recalling certain 2018-2019 NE8J, NJ8J, and NV8J trucks. The engine valve train adjustment screw lock nuts may not have been properly tightened manufacturing, possibly resulting in them coming loose within the engine and damaging it.
The damage to the engine may result in it shutting off and increasing the risk of a crash.
Hino will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque on the valve train adjustment screw lock nuts. If a nut is found missing, the engine will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2018. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9390. Hino's number for this recall is AA9Q0.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
