The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·11V549000·Announced 2011-11-15

Hino Recalls 2011-2012 NE8J Trucks for Steering Bolt Torque Defect

Hino is recalling 2011-2012 NE8J trucks because steering attachment bolts may be insufficiently torqued, potentially leading to loss of steering control.

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 (steering bolt torque) that could lead to loss of steering control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 NE8J trucks. The recall addresses a defect where steering attachment bolts may have been insufficiently torqued during the assembly process.

Insufficient torque on the steering arm bolts may result in bolt fatigue and fracture and/or arm separation. This condition could potentially result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Hino will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the steering arm bolts free of charge. The safety recall began on April 19, 2012. Owners may contact Hino at 1-248-699-9390 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HINO NE8J
Brand
HINO
Manufacturer
HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
62

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)

  • NE8J

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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