Recall 18V178000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Defect in 2018-2019 HINO NJ8J
RECALL This recall affects up to 45 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 18V178000 |
| Manufacturer | Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 45 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
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.
Safety Consequence
The damage to the engine may result in it shutting off and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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