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SevereNHTSA·11V537000·Announced 2011-11-03

Hino Recalls 2012 Commercial Trucks Due to Axle Assembly Defect

Hino is recalling 312 model year 2012 commercial trucks because an axle component may be installed incorrectly, which could cause the wheel hub to separate from the vehicle.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where the axle shaft can separate from the vehicle, posing a significant risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012 NE8J, ND8J, NV8J, and NJ8J commercial trucks. These vehicles were manufactured between July 25, 2011, and September 16, 2011. The recall involves 312 vehicles in total.

The defect involves the wheel-end retainer on the front or rear axle, which may have been installed incorrectly during assembly. If this occurs, the wheel-hub and axle shaft can separate from the vehicle, potentially resulting in a crash.

Hino will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front axle assemblies. If the axle is found to be incorrectly assembled, dealers will replace the wheel end retaining hardware free of charge. The safety recall began on April 19, 2012. Owners may contact Hino at 1-248-699-9390 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HINO NJ8J, NE8J, ND8J, NV8J
Brand
HINO
Manufacturer
HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
312

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 (4)

  • NJ8J
  • NE8J
  • ND8J
  • NV8J

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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