2011 HINO NE8J RECALL - #11V549000
RECALL FOR STEERING
HINO MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NE8J TRUCKS. DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS, THE STEERING ATTACHMENT BOLTS MAY HAVE BEEN INSUFFICIENTLY TORQUED.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2011 HINO NE8J |
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| Manufacturer |
HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. |
| Manufactured between |
2/16/2011 - 3/3/2011 |
| Recalled on |
11/17/2011 |
| Influenced by |
HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
4/19/2012 |
| # Affected |
62 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING |
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| Description |
HINO MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NE8J TRUCKS. DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS, THE STEERING ATTACHMENT BOLTS MAY HAVE BEEN INSUFFICIENTLY TORQUED. |
| Consequences |
INSUFFICIENT TORQUE OF THE STEERING ARM BOLTS MAY RESULT IN BOLT FATIGUE AND FRACTURE AND/OR ARM SEPARATION, THEREBY POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
HINO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR OR REPLACE THE STEERING ARM BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 19, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HINO AT 1-248-699-9390. |
| Notes |
OWNERS 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 |
2011 HINO NE8J Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2011 HINO NE8J Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, WHEEL BEARING
2011 HINO NE8J Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2011 HINO NE8J Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2011 HINO NE8J Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2011 HINO NE8J Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
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