NHTSA recall 18V178000
Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Hino NE8J and 2 more
Reported Mar 15, 201845 vehicles affectedHino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.Maker’s number AA9Q0Built Sep 21, 2017 – Jan 15, 2018
The defect
Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2018-2019 NE8J, NJ8J, and NV8J trucks. The engine valve train adjustment screw lock nuts may not have been properly tightened manufacturing, possibly resulting in them coming loose within the engine and damaging it.
The risk
The damage to the engine may result in it shutting off and increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Hino will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque on the valve train adjustment screw lock nuts. If a nut is found missing, the engine will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2018. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9390. Hino's number for this recall is AA9Q0.