2008 HINO NE8J RECALL - #08V195000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT
HINO IS RECALLING 16,805 MY 2005-2008 NA6J, NB6J, NC6J, ND8J, NE8J, NJ8J, AND NV8J TRUCKS. THE TWO VERTICAL RIGHT/LEFT SIDE FRONT SPRING BRACKET BOLTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS. THIS MAY CAUSE INCREASED STRESS ON THE SPRING BRACKET WHICH CAN LEAD TO CRACKING OF THE BRACKET.
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| Vehicle |
2008 HINO NE8J |
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| Manufacturer |
HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 9/27/2007 |
| Recalled on |
4/30/2008 |
| Influenced by |
HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/22/2008 |
| # Affected |
16,805 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:FRONT |
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| Description |
HINO IS RECALLING 16,805 MY 2005-2008 NA6J, NB6J, NC6J, ND8J, NE8J, NJ8J, AND NV8J TRUCKS. THE TWO VERTICAL RIGHT/LEFT SIDE FRONT SPRING BRACKET BOLTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS. THIS MAY CAUSE INCREASED STRESS ON THE SPRING BRACKET WHICH CAN LEAD TO CRACKING OF THE BRACKET. |
| Consequences |
THIS COULD REDUCE STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VERTICAL FRONT SPRING BRACKET ATTACHMENT BOLTS ON RIGHT/LEFT HANGER BRACKETS AND RE-TORQUE ALL ASSOCIATED BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HINO AT 248-699-9300. |
| Notes |
HINO RECALL NO. A5850.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO 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 |
2008 HINO NE8J Recall for VISIBILITY, REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES, EXTERIOR
2008 HINO NE8J Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2008 HINO NE8J Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2008 HINO NE8J Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2008 HINO NE8J Recall for PARKING BRAKE
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