2011-2012 Hino NE8J recall: steering
Hino Motors Sales U.s.a., Inc. reported this safety recall on November 15, 2011. It covers about 62 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 62
- reported
- Nov 15, 2011
- owners notified
- Apr 19, 2012
Steering
- What is wrong
- Hino motors is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 ne8j trucks. During the assembly process, the steering attachment bolts may have been insufficiently torqued.
- Risk
- Insufficient torque of the steering arm bolts may result in bolt fatigue and fracture and/or arm separation, thereby potentially resulting in loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Hino will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the steering arm bolts free of charge. The safety recall began on april 19, 2012. Owners may contact hino at 1‑248‑699‑9390.
Recall number 11V549000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 11V549000
Is there a recall on the 2011-2012 Hino NE8J steering?
Yes. Recall 11V549000, reported on November 15, 2011, covers about 62 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 11V549000?
Hino will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the steering arm bolts free of charge. The safety recall began on april 19, 2012. Owners may contact hino at 1‑248‑699‑9390.
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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