The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·10V154000·Announced 2010-04-15

Hino Recalls 2008-2010 NV8J Trucks for Driveline Bolt Defect

Hino is recalling 2008-2010 NV8J trucks because improperly tightened drive coupler bolts may loosen, causing vibration and potential loss of power.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (driveline bolts) that could result in a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 NV8J trucks equipped with Allison 3000 RDS automatic transmissions. The recall addresses a manufacturing defect where the drive coupler bolts may not have been properly tightened due to the potential use of an incorrect tool.

If the drive coupler bolts loosen, it could cause a vibration in the driveline. If this vibration is ignored, the bolts could shear, preventing the coupling between the engine and torque converter from transmitting power. This failure could ultimately result in a crash.

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 1-248-699-9330 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HINO NV8J
Brand
HINO
Manufacturer
HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
571

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • NV8J

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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