HINO NV8J 2005: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 06V157000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HINO | NV8J | 2005 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2006-05-02 | 2006-05-10 | 2006-05-10 |
Production Dates: 2003-10-22 - 2005-06-10
Manufacturers Involved: Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: A4790
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3930
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 MAY 2, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HINO MOTORS AT 248-648-6430. THIS CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED - PLEASE SEE 07V208.
HINO MOTORS RECALL NO. A4790.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.
