Recall 08V613000: 2008 Hino NV8J

Report received

Nov 24, 2008

Manufacturer

Hino motors sales u.s.a., inc.

Potentially affected

3,836vehicles

Model years

2008

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Hino is recalling 3,836 my 2008 nd8j, ne8j, nj8j, and nv8j class 6 and 7, conventional cab, medium duty trucks equiped with j08e-tv or j08e-tw engines. There is an improper shape of the supply pump coupler located between the supply pump and the air compressor. The coupling may crack, the gear train and valves of the engine could break, and the engine could stop running.

Possible consequence

This would disable the power steering system, stop the supply of air to the air tank, and may result in insufficient braking power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will repair the coupling. The recall began on january 5, 2009. Owners may contact hino at 1-248-699-9330.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2008 Hino NV8J0 complaints