The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·17V493000·Announced 2017-08-07

Hino Recalls 2018 NV8J, NJ8J, and NE8J Trucks for Door Hinge Bolts

Hino is recalling 2018 NV8J, NJ8J, and NE8J trucks because door hinge bolts may be loose, allowing doors to open while driving.

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 (door hinge bolts) that can cause the door to open while driving, increasing the risk of a crash or injury, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. is recalling certain 2018 NE8J, NJ8J, and NV8J vehicles. The recall addresses door hinge bolts that may not be sufficiently tightened. This defect can allow the door to open while the vehicle is being driven, causing the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

The loose door hinges can cause the door to operate improperly and possibly open, which increases the risk of a crash or injury. The recall began on October 9, 2017.

Hino will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the door hinge bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9300. Hino's number for this recall is M0300. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
HINO NV8J, NJ8J, NE8J
Brand
HINO
Manufacturer
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
99

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
  • NE8J

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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