2008 HINO NE8J RECALL - #08V613000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : ENGINE
HINO IS RECALLING 3,836 MY 2008 ND8J, NE8J, NJ8J, AND NV8J CLASS 6 AND 7, CONVENTIONAL CAB, MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPED WITH J08E-TV OR J08E-TW ENGINES. THERE IS AN IMPROPER SHAPE OF THE SUPPLY PUMP COUPLER LOCATED BETWEEN THE SUPPLY PUMP AND THE AIR COMPRESSOR. THE COUPLING MAY CRACK, THE GEAR TRAIN AND VALVES OF THE ENGINE COULD BREAK, AND THE ENGINE COULD STOP RUNNING.
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| Vehicle |
2008 HINO NE8J |
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| Manufacturer |
HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. |
| Manufactured between |
11/8/2006 - 2/20/2008 |
| Recalled on |
11/25/2008 |
| Influenced by |
HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/5/2009 |
| # Affected |
3,836 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
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| Description |
HINO IS RECALLING 3,836 MY 2008 ND8J, NE8J, NJ8J, AND NV8J CLASS 6 AND 7, CONVENTIONAL CAB, MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPED WITH J08E-TV OR J08E-TW ENGINES. THERE IS AN IMPROPER SHAPE OF THE SUPPLY PUMP COUPLER LOCATED BETWEEN THE SUPPLY PUMP AND THE AIR COMPRESSOR. THE COUPLING MAY CRACK, THE GEAR TRAIN AND VALVES OF THE ENGINE COULD BREAK, AND THE ENGINE COULD STOP RUNNING. |
| Consequences |
THIS WOULD DISABLE THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM, STOP THE SUPPLY OF AIR TO THE AIR TANK, AND MAY RESULT IN INSUFFICIENT BRAKING POWER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE COUPLING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 5, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HINO AT 1-248-699-9330. |
| Notes |
HINO RECALL NO. A6160.CUSTOMERS MAY 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 SUSPENSION, FRONT
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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