NHTSA Recall 10V157000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V157000; Date: Apr. 16, 2010
If the bolts were to loosen it could cause a vibration in the driveline. If this vibration were ignored, the u-joint attachment bolts could shear and a portion of the propeller shaft could separate from the vehicle, thus falling onto the surface of the roadway and be struck by a vehicle resulting in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Hino Nv8j; 2010 Hino Nv8j
Component: Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft
Manufactured by: Hino Motors Sales U. S. A. , Inc.
Affected Units:: 726
Recall Summary:
Hino is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 nv8j trucks. The u-joint attachment bolts may not have been properly tightened during the manufacturing process.
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. M0150. 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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