The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V178000·Announced 2018-03-15

Hino Recalls 2018-2019 Trucks Due to Engine Valve Train Defect

Hino is recalling 2018-2019 NE8J, NJ8J, and NV8J trucks because engine valve train lock nuts may be loose, potentially causing engine damage and shutdown.

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 (engine component) where the resulting engine shutdown 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 2018-2019 NE8J, NJ8J, and NV8J trucks. The recall addresses a manufacturing defect where engine valve train adjustment screw lock nuts may not have been properly tightened. This issue could cause the nuts to come loose within the engine, leading to internal damage.

If the engine is damaged, it may shut off while driving, which increases the risk of a crash. Hino will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque on the valve train adjustment screw lock nuts. If a nut is found missing, the engine will be replaced free of charge.

The recall began on May 18, 2018. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9390. Hino's number for this recall is AA9Q0. 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 NJ8J, NV8J, NE8J
Brand
HINO
Manufacturer
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
45

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)

  • NJ8J
  • NV8J
  • NE8J

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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