NHTSA Campaign 10V156000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Issued by HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. · Reported Apr 16, 2010 · 89 vehicles affected
What's wrong
HINO IS RECALLING CERTAIN TRUCKS WITH VERTICAL EXHAUST PIPES. CERTAIN BOLTS ATTACHING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM TO THE TRUCK MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. THE BOLTS COULD FAIL ALLOWING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM TO SEPARATE FROM THE TRUCK.
Consequence
THE EXHAUST SYSTEM COULD FALL ONTO THE ROADWAY AND BE STRUCK BY A FOLLOWING VEHICLE RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy
HINO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 9, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HINO AT 248-699-9330.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| HINO | ND8J | 2010 | 89 |
| HINO | NJ8J | 2009 | 89 |
| HINO | NJ8J | 2010 | 89 |
| HINO | NV8J | 2009 | 89 |
| HINO | NV8J | 2010 | 89 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 10V156000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.