2018-2019 Hino NE8J, Hino NJ8J and others recall: engine
Hino Motors Sales U.s.a., Inc. reported this safety recall on March 15, 2018. It covers about 45 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 45
- reported
- Mar 15, 2018
- owners notified
- May 14, 2018
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2018-2019 NE8J, NJ8J, and NV8J trucks. The engine valve train adjustment screw lock nuts may not have been properly tightened manufacturing, possibly resulting in them coming loose within the engine and damaging it.
- Risk
- The damage to the engine may result in it shutting off and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Hino will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque on the valve train adjustment screw lock nuts. If a nut is found missing, the engine will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2018. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1‑248‑699‑9390. Hino's number for this recall is AA9Q0.
Recall number 18V178000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 18V178000
Is there a recall on the 2018-2019 Hino NE8J, Hino NJ8J and others engine?
Yes. Recall 18V178000, reported on March 15, 2018, covers about 45 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 18V178000?
Hino will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque on the valve train adjustment screw lock nuts. If a nut is found missing, the engine will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2018. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1‑248‑699‑9390. Hino's number for this recall is AA9Q0.
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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