NHTSA Recall 08V613000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V613000; Date: Nov. 24, 2008
This would disable the power steering system, stop the supply of air to the air tank, and may result in insufficient braking power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Hino Nd8j; 2008 Hino Ne8j; 2008 Hino Nj8j; 2008 Hino Nv8j
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
Manufactured by: Hino Motors Sales U. S. A. , Inc.
Affected Units:: 3,836
Recall Summary:
Hino is recalling 3,836 my 2008 nd8j, ne8j, nj8j, and nv8j class 6 and 7, conventional cab, medium duty trucks equiped with j08e-tv or j08e-tw engines. There is an improper shape of the supply pump coupler located between the supply pump and the air compressor. The coupling may crack, the gear train and valves of the engine could break, and the engine could stop running.
How to Fix:
Dealers will repair the coupling. The recall began on January 5, 2009. Owners may contact hino at 1-248-699-9330.
Recall Notes:
Hino recall no. A6160. Customers may 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: Jan 5, 2009
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