Hino recall: Power train
What is wrong
Hino is recalling certain model 2012 nd8j, ne8j, nj8j, and nv8j commercial trucks manufactured from july 25, 2011, through september 16, 2011. During assembly, the wheel-end retainer on the front or rear axle may have been installed incorrectly.
What could happen
The wheel-hub and axle shaft can separate from the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.
The fix
Hino will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front axle assemblies and, if the axle is found to be incorrectly assembled, dealers will replace the wheel end retaining hardware free of charge. The safety recall began on april 19, 2012. Owners may contact hino at 1-248-699-9390.
Vehicles covered
- Hino Nd8J 2012
- Hino Ne8J 2012
- Hino Nj8J 2012
- Hino Nv8J 2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V537000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 3, 2011
- Owners notified
- Apr 19, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 312
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 25, 2011 to Sep 16, 2011
- Part
- Power train › Axle assembly
Notes
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.