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NHTSA : 18V178000

Campaign Details

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Defect Description

Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2018-2019 NE8J, NJ8J, and NV8J trucks. The engine valve train adjustment screw lock nuts may not have been properly tightened manufacturing, possibly resulting in them coming loose within the engine and damaging it.

Consequence / Hazard

The damage to the engine may result in it shutting off and increasing the risk of a crash.

Proposed Solution

Hino will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque on the valve train adjustment screw lock nuts. If a nut is found missing, the engine will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2018. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9390. Hino's number for this recall is AA9Q0.

🚗 Affected Vehicles6

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.