HINO IS RECALLING 1,195 MY 2007-2009 NV8J TRUCKS. DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS
— Recall Campaign #08V471000
HINO IS RECALLING 1,195 MY 2007-2009 NV8J TRUCKS. DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS, THE PROPELLER SHAFT BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,195 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
08V471000
| Manufacturer: | Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. |
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| Recall date: | September 18, 2008 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 08V471000 |
| Units affected: | 1,195 |
- Description:
- HINO IS RECALLING 1,195 MY 2007-2009 NV8J TRUCKS. DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS, THE PROPELLER SHAFT BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS.
- Consequeces:
- IF THE BOLTS WERE TO LOOSEN, IT COULD CAUSE A VIBRATION IN THE DRIVELINE. IF THIS VIBRATION WERE IGNORED, THE PROPELLER SHAFT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE MATING FLANGE. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO PROPERTY AND/OR RESULT IN A CRASH.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PROPELLER SHAFT BOLTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 14, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HINO AT 1-248-699-9300.
- Notes:
- HINO RECALL NO. M0120.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.