NHTSA recall 08V471000
Power train › Driveline
Hino NV8J
Reported Sep 18, 20081,195 vehicles affectedHINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.Maker’s number M0120Built Feb 5, 2007 – Feb 29, 2008
The defect
Hino IS recalling 1,195 my 2007-2009 NV8J trucks. during the manufacturing process, the propeller shaft bolts may not have been properly tightened during the manufacturing process.
The risk
If the bolts were to loosen, it could cause a vibration in the driveline. if this vibration were ignored, the propeller shaft could separate from the mating flange. this could potentially result in damage to property and/or result in a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the propeller shaft bolts. The recall began on october 14, 2008. owners may contact hino at 1-248-699-9300.