2005 HINO NE8J RECALL - #07V208000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BANDO BELT TENSIONER, CORROSION OR RUST MAY DEVELOP ON THE TENSIONER SPINDLE OR BUSHING CAUSING THE AUTO TENSIONER TO BECOME STIFF OR BIND. THIS CAN CAUSE THE DRIVE BELT TO SUDDENLY COME OFF OR THE AUTO TENSIONER MOUNTING BOLTS COULD SUDDENLY BREAK.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
•
Send to a friend
•
Hide Form
| Vehicle |
2005 HINO NE8J |
|
| Manufacturer |
HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. |
| Manufactured between |
10/22/2003 - 4/2/2007 |
| Recalled on |
5/15/2007 |
| Influenced by |
HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
4/25/2007 |
| # Affected |
14,588 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
|
|
| Description |
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BANDO BELT TENSIONER, CORROSION OR RUST MAY DEVELOP ON THE TENSIONER SPINDLE OR BUSHING CAUSING THE AUTO TENSIONER TO BECOME STIFF OR BIND. THIS CAN CAUSE THE DRIVE BELT TO SUDDENLY COME OFF OR THE AUTO TENSIONER MOUNTING BOLTS COULD SUDDENLY BREAK. |
| Consequences |
IF THE DRIVE BELT COMES OFF, THE ALTERNATOR WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE. IF THE WARNING IS IGNORED, THIS CONDITION COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE POWER (ENGINE STALL) INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTO TENSIONER, INSTALL UPGRADED MOUNTING BOLTS, AND REPLACE THE ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 25, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HINO MOTORS AT 248-648-6430. NOTE: THIS RECALL SUPERSEDES A PREVIOUS CAMPAIGN (PLEASE SEE 06V157). |
| Notes |
HINO RECALL NO. A5340.CUSTOMERS MAYALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| See also |
2005 HINO NE8J Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
2005 HINO NE8J Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
2005 HINO NE8J Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL
2005 HINO NE8J Recall for STEERING
2005 HINO NE8J Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2005 HINO NE8J Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
2005 HINO NE8J Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT
2005 HINO NE8J Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2005 HINO NE8J Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2005 HINO NE8J Recall for PARKING BRAKE
|
|