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.