HINO ( 08V613000 )

November 28, 2008

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     HINO / ND8J     2008
     HINO / NE8J     2008
     HINO / NJ8J     2008
     HINO / NV8J     2008
Manufacturer: HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. Mfr’s Report Date: NOV 17, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08V613000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3836
Summary: HINO IS RECALLING 3,836 MY 2008 ND8J, NE8J, NJ8J, AND NV8J CLASS 6 AND 7, CONVENTIONAL CAB, MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPED WITH J08E-TV OR J08E-TW ENGINES. THERE IS AN IMPROPER SHAPE OF THE SUPPLY PUMP COUPLER LOCATED BETWEEN THE SUPPLY PUMP AND THE AIR COMPRESSOR. THE COUPLING MAY CRACK, THE GEAR TRAIN AND VALVES OF THE ENGINE COULD BREAK, AND THE ENGINE COULD STOP RUNNING.
Consequence: THIS WOULD DISABLE THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM, STOP THE SUPPLY OF AIR TO THE AIR TANK, AND MAY RESULT IN INSUFFICIENT BRAKING POWER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE COUPLING. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT DECEMBER 15, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HINO AT 1-248-699-9330.
Notes: HINO RECALL NO. A6160. CUSTOMERS MAY 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.

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