NHTSA Recall 10V156000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V156000; Date: Apr. 16, 2010
The exhaust system could fall onto the roadway and be struck by a following vehicle resulting in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Hino Nd8j; 2009 Hino Nj8j; 2010 Hino Nj8j; 2009 Hino Nv8j; 2010 Hino Nv8j
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System
Manufactured by: Hino Motors Sales U. S. A. , Inc.
Affected Units:: 89
Recall Summary:
Hino is recalling certain trucks with vertical exhaust pipes. Certain bolts attaching the exhaust system to the truck may not have been properly tightened during the manufacturing process. The bolts could fail allowing the exhaust system to separate from the truck.
How to Fix:
Hino will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on November 9, 2010. Owners may contact hino at 248-699-9330.
Recall Notes:
Hino recall no. M0180. Owners may also 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: Nov 9, 2010
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