Recalls for your 2009 Hino Nv8j

Recalls for 2009 Hino Nv8j

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DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM


Posted on: 2010-04-16
Description
Hino is recalling certain trucks with vertical exhaust pipes.  Certain bolts attaching the exhaust system to the truck may not have been properly tightened during the manufacturing process.  The bolts could fail allowing the exhaust system to separate from the truck.  

Consequence
The exhaust system could fall onto the roadway and be struck by a following vehicle resulting 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 248-699-9330.

Notes
Hino recall no.  M0180.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 .

DEFECT #2 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE


Posted on: 2008-09-22
Description
Hino is recalling 1,195 my 2007-2009 nv8j trucks.  During the manufacturing process, the propeller shaft bolts may not have been properly tightened during the manufacturing process.

Consequence
If the bolts were to loosen, it could cause a vibration in the driveline.  If this vibration were ignored, the propeller shaft could separate from the mating flange.  This could potentially result in damage to property and/or result in a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the propeller shaft bolts.  The recall began on october 14, 2008.  Owners may contact hino at 1-248-699-9300.

Notes
Hino recall no.  M0120.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.

DEFECT #3 - SUSPENSION:REAR


Posted on: 2008-12-16
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.  

Consequence
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 .

DEFECT #4 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT


Posted on: 2010-04-16
Description
Hino is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 nv8j trucks.  The u-joint attachment bolts may not have been properly tightened during the manufacturing process.  

Consequence
If the bolts were to loosen it could cause a vibration in the driveline.  If this vibration were ignored, the u-joint attachment bolts could shear and a portion of the propeller shaft could separate from the vehicle, thus falling onto the surface of the roadway and be struck by a vehicle resulting 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 248-699-9330.

Notes
Hino recall no.  M0150.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 .

DEFECT #5 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING


Posted on: 2010-04-15
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.  

Consequence
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 .

DEFECT #6 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES


Posted on: 2012-12-04
Description
Hino is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2013 medium duty trucks, models na6j, nb6j, nc6j, nd8j, ne8j, nj8j, nf8j, and nv8j, manufactured from august 18, 2003, through november 16, 2011.  Over time, the main b+ circuit from the battery to the starter could potentially short to ground due to wear that accumulates as a result of interference between the b+ circuit and its convoluted tubing sheath.

Consequence
If the b+ circuit shorts to ground, it may lead to a fire.  

Corrective Action
Hino will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge.  The recall began on january 17, 2013.  Owners may contact hino at 1-248-699-9390.

Notes
Hino's recall campaign number is a8310.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.

DEFECT #7 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING


Posted on: 2012-12-04
Description
Hino is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2013 medium duty trucks, models na6j, nb6j, nc6j, nd8j, ne8j, nj8j, nf8j, and nv8j, manufactured from august 18, 2003, through november 16, 2011.  Over time, the main b+ circuit from the battery to the starter could potentially short to ground due to wear that accumulates as a result of interference between the b+ circuit and its convoluted tubing sheath.

Consequence
If the b+ circuit shorts to ground, it may lead to a fire.  

Corrective Action
Hino will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge.  The recall began on january 17, 2013.  Owners may contact hino at 1-248-699-9390.

Notes
Hino's recall campaign number is a8310.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.