2009 HINO NV8J RECALL - #08V667000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR
HINO IS RECALLING 130 MY 2008-2009 ND8J, NE8J, NJ8J, AND NV8J CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS. THE REAR AXLE U-BOLTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED. THE LOWER SPRING SEAT MAY NOT CONTACT THE AXLE HOUSING PROPERLY, PRODUCING A GAP ON THE FRONT OR REAR SIDE OF THE AXLE HOUSING.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2009 HINO NV8J |
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| Manufacturer |
HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. |
| Manufactured between |
10/22/2007 - 9/4/2008 |
| Recalled on |
12/16/2008 |
| Influenced by |
HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/19/2009 |
| # Affected |
130 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:REAR |
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| Description |
HINO IS RECALLING 130 MY 2008-2009 ND8J, NE8J, NJ8J, AND NV8J CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS. THE REAR AXLE U-BOLTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED. THE LOWER SPRING SEAT MAY NOT CONTACT THE AXLE HOUSING PROPERLY, PRODUCING A GAP ON THE FRONT OR REAR SIDE OF THE AXLE HOUSING. |
| Consequences |
THIS GAP COULD ALLOW THE U-BOLTS TO LOOSEN AND/OR CAUSE THE LOWER SPRING SEAT TO CRACK. THE AXLE COULD BECOME MISALIGNED AND/OR SEPARATED FROM THE MOUNTINGS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR AIR SUSPENSION LOWER SPRING SEAT FOR A GAP BETWEEN THE REAR AXLE AND LOWER SPRING SEAT. THE U-BOLTS WILL BE TIGHTENED TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 19, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HINO AT 1-248-699-9330. |
| Notes |
HINO RECALL NO. M0140.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 |
2009 HINO NV8J Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE
2009 HINO NV8J Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2009 HINO NV8J Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM
2009 HINO NV8J Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY, AXLE SHAFT
2009 HINO NV8J Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2009 HINO NV8J Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
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