The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·10V157000·Announced 2010-04-16

Hino Recalls 2009-2010 NV8J Trucks Due to Driveline Bolt Issue

Hino is recalling 2009-2010 NV8J trucks because improperly tightened U-joint bolts may cause driveline vibration and shaft separation.

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 component 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 model year 2009-2010 NV8J trucks. The recall addresses a manufacturing defect where the U-joint attachment bolts may not have been properly tightened.

If these bolts loosen, it could cause a vibration in the driveline. If the vibration is ignored, the bolts could shear, causing a portion of the propeller shaft to separate from the vehicle. The separated part could fall onto the roadway and be struck by another vehicle, 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
Brand
HINO
Manufacturer
HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
726

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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