Hino Recall 17V607000: Engine And Engine Cooling, Engine, Diesel

NHTSA recall 17V607000 · announced September 28, 2017 · filed by Hino Motors Sales U.s.a., Inc. · 3,224 units affected

The problem

Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2011-2012 NE8J, NJ8J, and NV8J trucks. The engines have a wrist pin bushings in the connecting rods that may shift and cause excessive cylinder wear.

The risk

Excessive wear of the cylinders can result in engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Hino will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the connecting rods. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 27, 2017. The recall began on March 19, 2018. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9300. Hino's number for this recall is AA860.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2011 Hino Ne8j
• 2012 Hino Ne8j
• 2011 Hino Nj8j
• 2012 Hino Nj8j
• 2011 Hino Nv8j
• 2012 Hino Nv8j

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.