Hino recall: Engine and engine cooling
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
The damage to the engine may result in it shutting off and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Hino Ne8J 2018–2019
- Hino Nj8J 2018–2019
- Hino Nv8J 2018–2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V178000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 15, 2018
- Owners notified
- May 14, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 45
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 21, 2017 to Jan 15, 2018
- Part
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
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: Service brakes Jan 18, 2019
- 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.