Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2011-2012 NE8J, NJ8J, and NV8J trucks. The engines have a wrist pin bushings in the connecting rod that may shift and cause excessive cylinder wear.
CONSEQUENCE:
Excessive wear of the cylinders due to the connecting rod rubbing can result in engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
REMEDY:
The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall is expected to begin around November 30, 2017. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9300. Hino’s number for this recall is AA860.
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.
MANUFACTURER RECALL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT PDF: RCAK-17V607-9337
SAFETY DEFECT PART 573 NON-COMPLIANCE NOTICE: RCLRPT-17V607-3925
Report Receipt Date: SEP 28, 2017
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V607000
Component(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,224
Vehicle Make Model Year(s)
- HINO NE8J 2011-2012
- HINO NJ8J 2011-2012
- HINO NV8J 2011-2012
