NHTSA recall 10V157000
Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft
Hino NV8J
Reported Apr 16, 2010726 vehicles affectedHINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.Maker’s number M0150Built Aug 18, 2008 – Jul 27, 2009
The defect
Hino IS recalling certain model year 2009-2010 NV8J trucks. the u-joint attachment 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 u-joint attachment bolts could shear and a portion of the propeller shaft could separate from the vehicle, thus falling onto the surface of the roadway and be struck by a 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.