2018 HINO NE8J RECALL - #17V493000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY : DOOR : HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2018 NE8J, NJ8J, and NV8J vehicles. The door hinge bolts on these vehicles may not be sufficiently tightened, possibly allowing the door to open while driving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2018 HINO NE8J |
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| Manufacturer |
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
7/13/2017 - 7/25/2017 |
| Recalled on |
8/9/2017 |
| Influenced by |
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
10/9/2017 |
| # Affected |
99 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS |
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| Description |
Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2018 NE8J, NJ8J, and NV8J vehicles. The door hinge bolts on these vehicles may not be sufficiently tightened, possibly allowing the door to open while driving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components." |
| Consequences |
The loose door hinges can cause the door to operate improperly and possibly open, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. |
| Corrective action |
Hino will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the door hinge bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 9, 2017. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9300. Hino's number for this recall is M0300. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2018 HINO NE8J Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2018 HINO NE8J Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
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