Recall
Hino Nv8j — 11V013000
NHTSA ID
11V013000
Make
Hino
Model
Nv8j
Years Affected
2011
Recall Date
2011-01-19
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Units Affected
146
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
M0200
Summary
HINO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 NJ8J AND NV8J HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 26, 2009, THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 2010. TWO OF THE AIRLINES TO THE FRONT AND REAR AIR TANKS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT THAT THE REAR TANK AIR PRESSURE WAS DEPLETED, BRAKING FUNCTION WOULD BE LOST AND THE AUTOMATIC ENGAGEMENT OF THE SPRING BRAKES WILL NOT OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy
HINO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 1, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HINO AT 1-248-699-9300.