NHTSA Campaign 17V607000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Issued by Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. · Reported Sep 28, 2017 · 3,224 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2011-2012 NE8J, NJ8J, and NV8J trucks. The engines have a wrist pin bushings in the connecting rods that may shift and cause excessive cylinder wear.
Consequence
Excessive wear of the cylinders can result in engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Hino will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the connecting rods. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 27, 2017. The recall began on March 19, 2018. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9300. Hino's number for this recall is AA860.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| HINO | NE8J | 2011 | 3,224 |
| HINO | NE8J | 2012 | 3,224 |
| HINO | NJ8J | 2011 | 3,224 |
| HINO | NJ8J | 2012 | 3,224 |
| HINO | NV8J | 2011 | 3,224 |
| HINO | NV8J | 2012 | 3,224 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V607000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.