Recall 18V178000: 2018–2019 Hino NV8J

Report received

Mar 15, 2018

Manufacturer

Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.

Potentially affected

45vehicles

Model years

2018–2019

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 Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2018-2019 NE8J, NJ8J, and NV8J trucks. The engine valve train adjustment screw lock nuts may not have been properly tightened manufacturing, possibly resulting in them coming loose within the engine and damaging it.

Possible consequence

The damage to the engine may result in it shutting off and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Hino will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque on the valve train adjustment screw lock nuts. If a nut is found missing, the engine will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2018. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9390. Hino's number for this recall is AA9Q0.

Affected model years

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

• 2018 Hino NV8J0 complaints
• 2019 Hino NV8J0 complaints