Hino recall: Service brakes, air
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Hino Nj8J 2011
- Hino Nv8J 2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V013000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 19, 2011
- Owners notified
- Mar 1, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 146
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 26, 2009 to Oct 1, 2010
- Part
- Service brakes, air
- Maker's own recall number
- M0200
Notes
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 .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Hino recall: Visibility Mar 8, 2021
- Hino recall: Electrical system Apr 30, 2020
- Hino recall: Visibility Jul 31, 2019
- Hino recall: Engine and engine cooling Mar 15, 2018
- Hino recall: Electrical system Feb 19, 2018
- Hino recall: Engine and engine cooling Sep 28, 2017
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.