Hino Recall 18V178000: Engine And Engine Cooling, Engine

NHTSA recall 18V178000 · announced March 15, 2018 · filed by Hino Motors Sales U.s.a., Inc. · 45 units affected

The problem

Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2018-2019 NE8J, NJ8J, and NV8J trucks. The engine valve train adjustment screw lock nuts may not have been properly tightened manufacturing, possibly resulting in them coming loose within the engine and damaging it.

The risk

The damage to the engine may result in it shutting off and increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

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

• 2018 Hino Ne8j
• 2019 Hino Ne8j
• 2018 Hino Nj8j
• 2019 Hino Nj8j
• 2018 Hino Nv8j
• 2019 Hino Nv8j

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