NHTSA Recall 18V178000
NHTSA Campaign Id 18V178000; Date: Mar. 15, 2018
the damage to the engine may result in it shutting off and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2018 Hino Ne8j; 2019 Hino Ne8j; 2018 Hino Nj8j; 2019 Hino Nj8j; 2018 Hino Nv8j; 2019 Hino Nv8j
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
Manufactured by: Hino Motors Sales U.s.a., Inc.
Affected Units:: 45
Recall Summary:
hino motor sales u.s.a., inc. (hino) is recalling certain 2018-2019 ne8j, nj8j, and nv8j trucks. the engine valve train adjustment screw lock nuts may not have been properly tightened manufacturing, possibly resulting in them coming loose within the engine and damaging it.
How to Fix:
hino will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque on the valve train adjustment screw lock nuts. if a nut is found missing, the engine will be replaced, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin april 9, 2018. owners may contact hino customer service at 1-248-699-9390. hino's number for this recall is aa9q0.
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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