2018 Hino NE8J, Hino NJ8J and others recall: hinge and attachments
Hino Motors Sales U.s.a., Inc. reported this safety recall on August 7, 2017. It covers about 99 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 99
- reported
- Aug 7, 2017
- owners notified
- Oct 9, 2017
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments
- What is wrong
- Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2018 NE8J, NJ8J, and NV8J vehicles. The door hinge bolts on these vehicles may not be sufficiently tightened, possibly allowing the door to open while driving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
- Risk
- The loose door hinges can cause the door to operate improperly and possibly open, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Hino will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the door hinge bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 9, 2017. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1‑248‑699‑9300. Hino's number for this recall is M0300.
Recall number 17V493000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 17V493000
Is there a recall on the 2018 Hino NE8J, Hino NJ8J and others hinge and attachments?
Yes. Recall 17V493000, reported on August 7, 2017, covers about 99 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 17V493000?
Hino will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the door hinge bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 9, 2017. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1‑248‑699‑9300. Hino's number for this recall is M0300.
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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