HINO NV8J 2018: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V178000

Make Model Year
HINO NV8J 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

Summary

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.

Consequence

The damage to the engine may result in it shutting off and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.