CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- 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.
- Risk
- The damage to the engine may result in it shutting off and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain Hino trucks may have valve train adjustment screw lock nuts that were not properly tightened at the factory. Over time, these nuts can come loose inside the engine and cause damage that may lead to the engine shutting off while driving, which increases the risk of a crash.
Hino will notify affected owners. Authorized dealers will inspect the torque on the valve train adjustment screw lock nuts at no cost. If a nut is found missing, the engine will be replaced free of charge. Owners can contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9390 and reference recall number AA9Q0. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hino NE8J | 20182019 |
|---|---|
| Hino NJ8J | 20182019 |
| Hino NV8J | 20182019 |