2009-2010 Hino NV8J recall: axle shaft
Hino Motors Sales U.s.a., Inc. reported this safety recall on April 16, 2010. It covers about 726 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 726
- reported
- Apr 16, 2010
- owners notified
- Nov 9, 2010
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft
- What is wrong
- Hino is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 nv8j trucks. The u-joint attachment bolts may not have been properly tightened during the manufacturing process.
- Risk
- If the bolts were to loosen it could cause a vibration in the driveline. If this vibration were ignored, the u-joint attachment bolts could shear and a portion of the propeller shaft could separate from the vehicle, thus falling onto the surface of the roadway and be struck by a vehicle resulting in a crash.
- Remedy
- Hino will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on november 9, 2010. Owners may contact hino at 248‑699‑9330.
Recall number 10V157000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 10V157000
Is there a recall on the 2009-2010 Hino NV8J axle shaft?
Yes. Recall 10V157000, reported on April 16, 2010, covers about 726 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 10V157000?
Hino will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on november 9, 2010. Owners may contact hino at 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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