HINO NV8J 2011: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 11V013000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HINO | NV8J | 2011 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2011-03-01 | 2011-01-19 | 2011-01-19 |
Production Dates: 2009-10-26 - 2010-10-01
Manufacturers Involved: Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: M0200
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 146
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
HINO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 NJ8J AND NV8J HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 26, 2009, THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 2010. TWO OF THE AIRLINES TO THE FRONT AND REAR AIR TANKS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.
IN THE EVENT THAT THE REAR TANK AIR PRESSURE WAS DEPLETED, BRAKING FUNCTION WOULD BE LOST AND THE AUTOMATIC ENGAGEMENT OF THE SPRING BRAKES WILL NOT OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
HINO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 1, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HINO AT 1-248-699-9300.
HINO'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS M0200.OWNERS 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 .
