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NHTSA recall 08V667000

Suspension › Rear

Cable Car Trolley Bus and 4 more

Reported Dec 18, 2008130 vehicles affectedHINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.Maker’s number M0140Built Sep 27, 2006 – Apr 27, 2007

The defect

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.

The risk

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.

The 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.

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Vehicles in this recall

Cable Car Trolley Bus
2006
Hino ND8J
2009
Hino NE8J
2009
Hino NJ8J
2009
Hino NV8J
2009

Notes

Hino recall no. M0140.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .