NHTSA recall 10V156000
Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
Hino ND8J and 2 more
Reported Apr 16, 201089 vehicles affectedHINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.Maker’s number M0180Built Jul 16, 2008 – Jun 11, 2009
The defect
Hino IS recalling certain trucks with vertical exhaust pipes. certain bolts attaching the exhaust system to the truck may not have been properly tightened during the manufacturing process. The bolts could fail allowing the exhaust system to separate from the truck.
The risk
The exhaust system could fall onto the roadway and be struck by a following vehicle resulting in a crash.
The remedy
Hino will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on november 9, 2010. owners may contact hino at 248-699-9330.