2011-2012 Hino NE8J, Hino NJ8J and others recall: diesel
Hino Motors Sales U.s.a., Inc. reported this safety recall on September 28, 2017. It covers about 3,224 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 3,224
- reported
- Sep 28, 2017
- owners notified
- Mar 19, 2018
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel
- What is wrong
- Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2011-2012 NE8J, NJ8J, and NV8J trucks. The engines have a wrist pin bushings in the connecting rods that may shift and cause excessive cylinder wear.
- Risk
- Excessive wear of the cylinders can result in engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Hino will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the connecting rods. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 27, 2017. The recall began on March 19, 2018. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1‑248‑699‑9300. Hino's number for this recall is AA860.
Recall number 17V607000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 17V607000
Is there a recall on the 2011-2012 Hino NE8J, Hino NJ8J and others diesel?
Yes. Recall 17V607000, reported on September 28, 2017, covers about 3,224 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 17V607000?
Hino will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the connecting rods. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 27, 2017. The recall began on March 19, 2018. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1‑248‑699‑9300. Hino's number for this recall is AA860.
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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