The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·17V607000·Announced 2017-09-28

Hino Recalls 2011-2012 NE8J, NV8J, and NJ8J Trucks for Engine Defect

Hino is recalling 3,224 trucks because worn engine parts may cause failure, increasing crash risk.

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 (engine failure) that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. is recalling certain 2011-2012 NE8J, NV8J, and NJ8J trucks. The recall involves 3,224 vehicles.

The engines in these trucks have wrist pin bushings in the connecting rods that may shift. This shifting can cause excessive cylinder wear, which can result in engine failure. Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.

Hino will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the connecting rods. Interim notices were mailed on November 27, 2017, and the recall began on March 19, 2018. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9300 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HINO NE8J, NV8J, NJ8J
Brand
HINO
Manufacturer
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
3,224

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)

  • NE8J
  • NV8J
  • NJ8J

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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