2008 Hino ND8J, Hino NE8J and others recall: engine

Hino Motors Sales U.s.a., Inc. reported this safety recall on November 24, 2008. It covers about 3,836 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 3,836
reported: Nov 24, 2008
owners notified: Jan 5, 2009

Engine and engine cooling: engine

What is wrong: Hino is recalling 3,836 my 2008 nd8j, ne8j, nj8j, and nv8j class 6 and 7, conventional cab, medium duty trucks equiped with j08e-tv or j08e-tw engines. There is an improper shape of the supply pump coupler located between the supply pump and the air compressor. The coupling may crack, the gear train and valves of the engine could break, and the engine could stop running.
Risk: This would disable the power steering system, stop the supply of air to the air tank, and may result in insufficient braking power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will repair the coupling. The recall began on january 5, 2009. Owners may contact hino at 1‑248‑699‑9330.

Recall number 08V613000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 08V613000

Is there a recall on the 2008 Hino ND8J, Hino NE8J and others engine?

Yes. Recall 08V613000, reported on November 24, 2008, covers about 3,836 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V613000?

Dealers will repair the coupling. The recall began on january 5, 2009. Owners may contact hino at 1‑248‑699‑9330.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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