2010 HINO NV8J RECALL - #10V154000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
HINO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 NV8J TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ALLISON 3000 RDS AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE DRIVE COUPLER BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED AT THE FACTORY DUE TO THE INCORRECT TOOL POSSIBLY BEING USED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2010 HINO NV8J |
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| Manufacturer |
HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. |
| Manufactured between |
10/27/2007 - 7/15/2009 |
| Recalled on |
4/15/2010 |
| Influenced by |
HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
11/9/2010 |
| # Affected |
571 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
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| Description |
HINO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 NV8J TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ALLISON 3000 RDS AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE DRIVE COUPLER BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED AT THE FACTORY DUE TO THE INCORRECT TOOL POSSIBLY BEING USED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. |
| Consequences |
IF THE DRIVE COUPLER BOLTS WERE TO LOOSEN IT COULD CAUSE A VIBRATION IN THE DRIVELINE. IF THIS VIBRATION WERE IGNORED, THE DRIVE COUPLER BOLTS COULD SHEAR AND THE COUPLING BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND TORQUE CONVERTER WOULD NOT TRANSMIT POWER. THIS ULTIMATELY COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
HINO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 9, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HINO AT 1-248-699-9330. |
| Notes |
OWNERS 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 |
2010 HINO NV8J Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM
2010 HINO NV8J Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY, AXLE SHAFT
2010 HINO NV8J Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2010 HINO NV8J Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
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