Recall 11V537000: 2012 Hino NV8J

Report received

Nov 3, 2011

Manufacturer

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

Potentially affected

312vehicles

Model years

2012

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 2012 nd8j, ne8j, nj8j, and nv8j commercial trucks manufactured from july 25, 2011, through september 16, 2011. During assembly, the wheel-end retainer on the front or rear axle may have been installed incorrectly.

Possible consequence

The wheel-hub and axle shaft can separate from the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.

Remedy

Hino will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front axle assemblies and, if the axle is found to be incorrectly assembled, dealers will replace the wheel end retaining hardware free of charge. The safety recall began on april 19, 2012. Owners may contact hino at 1-248-699-9390.

Affected model years

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

• 2012 Hino NV8J0 complaints