The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·10V156000·Announced 2010-04-16

Hino Trucks Recalled for Potential Exhaust System Separation

Hino is recalling certain 2009-2010 trucks because exhaust system bolts may not be properly tightened, posing a crash risk if the system falls onto the roadway.

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 (exhaust system separation) 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 2009-2010 Hino NV8J, NJ8J, and 2010 ND8J trucks. The recall involves trucks equipped with vertical exhaust pipes where certain bolts attaching the exhaust system to the truck may not have been properly tightened during the manufacturing process.

If these bolts fail, the exhaust system could separate from the truck and fall onto the roadway. This creates a hazard where a following vehicle could strike the fallen exhaust system, resulting 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 248-699-9330 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HINO NV8J, NJ8J, ND8J
Brand
HINO
Manufacturer
HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
89

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 (3)

  • NV8J
  • NJ8J
  • ND8J

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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