NHTSA Recall 11V320000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V320000; Date: Jun. 10, 2011
Without heat treating, a bearing may suffer pre-mature failure which may result in a fire at the wheel or wheel separation that could lead to a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Hino Ne8j; 2012 Hino Ne8j
Component: Suspension:front:wheel Bearing
Manufactured by: Hino Motors Sales U. S. A. , Inc.
Affected Units:: 237
Recall Summary:
Hino is recalling certain model year 2011 ne8j vehicles. The front axle outer wheel bearing cone rollers may not have been properly heat treated. The suspect bearing cones have the date code "zj" on the major face of the inner bearing race just following the "canada" stamp.
How to Fix:
Hino will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on April 19, 2012. Owners may contact hino motors at 1-248-699-9330.
Recall Notes:
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: Apr 19, 2012
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