Report Date
Apr 16, 2010
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Affected Vehicles
5
Defect Description
HINO IS RECALLING CERTAIN TRUCKS WITH VERTICAL EXHAUST PIPES. CERTAIN BOLTS ATTACHING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM TO THE TRUCK MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. THE BOLTS COULD FAIL ALLOWING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM TO SEPARATE FROM THE TRUCK.
Safety Consequence
THE EXHAUST SYSTEM COULD FALL ONTO THE ROADWAY AND BE STRUCK BY A FOLLOWING VEHICLE RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy
HINO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 9, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HINO AT 248-699-9330.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | HINO | NJ8J |
| 2009 | HINO | NV8J |
| 2010 | HINO | ND8J |
| 2010 | HINO | NJ8J |
| 2010 | HINO | NV8J |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.