HINO NV8J 2012: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V607000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HINO | NV8J | 2012 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-03-19 | 2017-09-28 | 2017-09-29 |
Production Dates: 2010-02-04 - 2011-01-07
Manufacturers Involved: Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: AA860
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3224
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. "Hino" is recalling certain 2011-2012 NE8J, NJ8J, and NV8J trucks. The engines have a wrist pin bushings in the connecting rods that may shift and cause excessive cylinder wear.
Excessive wear of the cylinders can result in engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Hino will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the connecting rods. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 27, 2017. The recall began on March 19, 2018. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9300. Hino's number for this recall is AA860.
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.
