NHTSA Recall 18V178000
Filed by Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.. Component: Engine And Engine Cooling. Reported 2018-03-15. An estimated 45 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
The damage to the engine may result in it shutting off and increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will 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.
Manufacturer campaign number: AA9Q0
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.