Recall 18V178000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Report Date
20180315
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Affected Vehicles
6 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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 Vehicles

Year Make Model
2018 HINO NE8J
2018 HINO NJ8J
2018 HINO NV8J
2019 HINO NE8J
2019 HINO NJ8J
2019 HINO NV8J

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.