NHTSA Recall 07V208000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V208000; Date: May. 9, 2007
If the drive belt comes off, the alternator warning lamp will illuminate. If the warning is ignored, this condition could ultimately result in a loss of vehicle power (engine stall) increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Hino Nd8j; 2006 Hino Nd8j; 2007 Hino Nd8j; 2005 Hino Ne8j; 2006 Hino Ne8j; 2007 Hino Ne8j; 2005 Hino Nj8j; 2006 Hino Nj8j; 2007 Hino Nj8j; 2005 Hino Nv8j; 2006 Hino Nv8j; 2007 Hino Nv8j
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Manufactured by: Hino Motors Sales U. S. A. , Inc.
Affected Units:: 14,588
Recall Summary:
On certain trucks equipped with bando belt tensioner, corrosion or rust may develop on the tensioner spindle or bushing causing the auto tensioner to become stiff or bind. This can cause the drive belt to suddenly come off or the auto tensioner mounting bolts could suddenly break.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the auto tensioner, install upgraded mounting bolts, and replace the accessory drive belt free of charge. The recall began on April 25, 2007. Owners may contact hino motors at 248-648-6430. Note: this recall supersedes a previous campaign (please see 06v157).
Recall Notes:
Hino recall no. A5340. Customers mayalso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 25, 2007
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