NHTSA recall 08V613000
Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Hino ND8J and 3 more
Reported Nov 24, 20083,836 vehicles affectedHINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.Maker’s number A6160Built Nov 8, 2006 – Feb 20, 2008
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The remedy
Dealers will repair the coupling. the recall began on january 5, 2009. owners may contact hino at 1-248-699-9330.