Recall 08V667000 — SUSPENSION:REAR Defect in 2006-2009 CABLE CAR TROLLEY BUS
RECALL This recall affects up to 130 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 08V667000 |
| Manufacturer | HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 130 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect 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.
Safety 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.
Remedy
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.
Related Recalls for CABLE CAR
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08V669000 | 2006 CABLE CAR TROLLEY BUS | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 5 |