Recall 11V013000: 2011 Hino NV8J

Report received

Jan 19, 2011

Manufacturer

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

Potentially affected

146vehicles

Model years

2011

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 certain model year 2011 nj8j and nv8j heavy trucks manufactured from october 26, 2009, through october 1, 2010. Two of the airlines to the front and rear air tanks may have been installed incorrectly.

Possible consequence

In the event that the rear tank air pressure was depleted, braking function would be lost and the automatic engagement of the spring brakes will not occur, possibly resulting in a crash.

Remedy

Hino will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on march 1, 2011. Owners may contact hino at 1-248-699-9300.

Affected model years

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

• 2011 Hino NV8J0 complaints