2009 HINO NE8J RECALL - #08V667000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR
HINO IS RECALLING 130 MY 2008-2009 ND8J, NE8J, NJ8J, AND NV8J CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS. THE REAR AXLE U-BOLTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED. THE LOWER SPRING SEAT MAY NOT CONTACT THE AXLE HOUSING PROPERLY, PRODUCING A GAP ON THE FRONT OR REAR SIDE OF THE AXLE HOUSING.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2009 HINO NE8J |
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| Manufacturer |
HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. |
| Manufactured between |
10/22/2007 - 9/4/2008 |
| Recalled on |
12/16/2008 |
| Influenced by |
HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/19/2009 |
| # Affected |
130 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:REAR |
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| Description |
HINO IS RECALLING 130 MY 2008-2009 ND8J, NE8J, NJ8J, AND NV8J CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS. THE REAR AXLE U-BOLTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED. THE LOWER SPRING SEAT MAY NOT CONTACT THE AXLE HOUSING PROPERLY, PRODUCING A GAP ON THE FRONT OR REAR SIDE OF THE AXLE HOUSING. |
| Consequences |
THIS GAP COULD ALLOW THE U-BOLTS TO LOOSEN AND/OR CAUSE THE LOWER SPRING SEAT TO CRACK. THE AXLE COULD BECOME MISALIGNED AND/OR SEPARATED FROM THE MOUNTINGS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR AIR SUSPENSION LOWER SPRING SEAT FOR A GAP BETWEEN THE REAR AXLE AND LOWER SPRING SEAT. THE U-BOLTS WILL BE TIGHTENED TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 19, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HINO AT 1-248-699-9330. |
| Notes |
HINO RECALL NO. M0140.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . |
| See also |
2009 HINO NE8J Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2009 HINO NE8J Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2009 HINO NE8J Recall for PARKING BRAKE
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