Hino recall: Engine and engine cooling
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
Excessive wear of the cylinders can result in engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Hino Ne8J 2011–2012
- Hino Nj8J 2011–2012
- Hino Nv8J 2011–2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V607000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 28, 2017
- Owners notified
- Mar 19, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 3,224
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Feb 4, 2010 to Jan 7, 2011
- Part
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel
- Maker's own recall number
- AA860
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.
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: Structure Aug 7, 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.