NHTSA Recall 17V607000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V607000; Date: Sep. 28, 2017
Excessive wear of the cylinders can result in engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Hino Ne8j; 2012 Hino Ne8j; 2011 Hino Nj8j; 2012 Hino Nj8j; 2011 Hino Nv8j; 2012 Hino Nv8j
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel
Manufactured by: Hino Motors Sales U. S. A. , Inc.
Affected Units:: 3,224
Recall Summary:
Hino motor sales u. S. A. , inc. (hino) is recalling certain 2011-2012 ne8j, nj8j, and nv8j trucks. The engines have a wrist pin bushings in the connecting rods that may shift and cause excessive cylinder wear.
How to Fix:
Hino will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the connecting rods. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact hino customer service at 1-248-699-9300. Hino's number for this recall is aa860.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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