NHTSA Recall 11V537000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V537000; Date: Nov. 3, 2011
The wheel-hub and axle shaft can separate from the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Hino Nd8j; 2012 Hino Ne8j; 2012 Hino Nj8j; 2012 Hino Nv8j
Component: Power Train:axle Assembly
Manufactured by: Hino Motors Sales U. S. A. , Inc.
Affected Units:: 312
Recall Summary:
Hino is recalling certain model 2012 nd8j, ne8j, nj8j, and nv8j commercial trucks manufactured from July 25, 2011, through September 16, 2011. During assembly, the wheel-end retainer on the front or rear axle may have been installed incorrectly.
How to Fix:
Hino will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front axle assemblies and, if the axle is found to be incorrectly assembled, dealers will replace the wheel end retaining hardware free of charge. The safety recall began on April 19, 2012. Owners may contact hino at 1-248-699-9390.
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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