Recall 07V208000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Defect in 2005-2007 HINO ND8J
RECALL This recall affects up to 14,588 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 07V208000 |
| Manufacturer | HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 14,588 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BANDO BELT TENSIONER, CORROSION OR RUST MAY DEVELOP ON THE TENSIONER SPINDLE OR BUSHING CAUSING THE AUTO TENSIONER TO BECOME STIFF OR BIND. THIS CAN CAUSE THE DRIVE BELT TO SUDDENLY COME OFF OR THE AUTO TENSIONER MOUNTING BOLTS COULD SUDDENLY BREAK.
Safety Consequence
IF THE DRIVE BELT COMES OFF, THE ALTERNATOR WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE. IF THE WARNING IS IGNORED, THIS CONDITION COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE POWER (ENGINE STALL) INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTO TENSIONER, INSTALL UPGRADED MOUNTING BOLTS, AND REPLACE THE ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 25, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HINO MOTORS AT 248-648-6430. NOTE: THIS RECALL SUPERSEDES A PREVIOUS CAMPAIGN (PLEASE SEE 06V157).
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