Recall 17V607000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Defect Description
Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2011-2012 NE8J, NJ8J, and NV8J trucks. The engines have a wrist pin bushings in the connecting rods that may shift and cause excessive cylinder wear.
Safety Consequence
Excessive wear of the cylinders can result in engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Hino will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the connecting rods. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 27, 2017. The recall began on March 19, 2018. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9300. Hino's number for this recall is AA860.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | HINO | NE8J |
| 2011 | HINO | NJ8J |
| 2011 | HINO | NV8J |
| 2012 | HINO | NE8J |
| 2012 | HINO | NJ8J |
| 2012 | HINO | NV8J |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.