NHTSA recall 11V537000
Power train › Axle assembly
Hino ND8J and 3 more
Reported Nov 3, 2011312 vehicles affectedHINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.Built Jul 25, 2011 – Sep 16, 2011
The defect
Hino IS recalling certain model 2012 ND8J, NE8J, NJ8J, and NV8J commercial trucks manufactured from july 25, 2011, through september 16, 2011. during assembly, the wheel-end retainer on the front or rear axle may have been installed incorrectly.
The risk
The wheel-hub and axle shaft can separate from the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.
The remedy
Hino will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front axle assemblies and, if the axle IS found to be incorrectly assembled, dealers will replace the wheel end retaining hardware free of charge. the safety recall began on april 19, 2012. owners may contact hino at 1-248-699-9390.