Recall
Hino Nj8j — 18V178000
NHTSA ID
18V178000
Make
Hino
Model
Nj8j
Years Affected
2019
Recall Date
2018-03-15
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Units Affected
45
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
AA9Q0
Summary
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.
Consequence
The damage to the engine may result in it shutting off and increasing the risk of a crash.
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.