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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 18V178000

2019 Hino Nj8j | 2019 Hino Nv8j | 2019 Hino Ne8j | 2018 Hino Ne8j | 2018 Hino Nj8j | 2018 Hino Nv8j — Engine and engine cooling: engine

Published March 19, 2018 · Recall initiated: March 15, 2018

Summary

NHTSA records recall 18V178000, published March 19, 2018 and initiated March 15, 2018. Recalling firm: Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.; 2019 Hino Nj8j | 2019 Hino Nv8j | 2019 Hino Ne8j | 2018 Hino Ne8j | 2018 Hino Nj8j | 2018 Hino Nv8j — Engine and engine cooling: engine.

What's the hazard

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.

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.

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Recall details

Brand
HINO
Model
NJ8J
Manufacturer
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Lot
2019 HINO NJ8J | 2019 HINO NV8J | 2019 HINO NE8J | 2018 HINO NE8J | 2018 HINO NJ8J | 2018 HINO NV8J
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2019 Hino Nj8j | 2019 Hino Nv8j | 2019 Hino Ne8j | 2018 Hino Ne8j | 2018 Hino Nj8j | 2018 Hino Nv8j — Engine and engine cooling: engine recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V178000 on March 19, 2018. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: HINO. Model: NJ8J.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)