Hino ND8J, NE8J, NJ8J, NV8J (2005-2007): Engine and engine cooling
Recall 07V208000 · May 9, 2007 · Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
14,588
vehicles affected
14,588
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07V208000
- Date
- May 9, 2007
- Maker
- Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
- Units affected
- 14,588
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling
- Model years
- 2005-2007
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BANDO BELT TENSIONER, CORROSION OR RUST MAY DEVELOP ON THE TENSIONER SPINDLE OR BUSHING CAUSING THE AUTO TENSIONER TO BECOME STIFF OR BIND. THIS CAN CAUSE THE DRIVE BELT TO SUDDENLY COME OFF OR THE AUTO TENSIONER MOUNTING BOLTS COULD SUDDENLY BREAK.
What can happen
IF THE DRIVE BELT COMES OFF, THE ALTERNATOR WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE. IF THE WARNING IS IGNORED, THIS CONDITION COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE POWER (ENGINE STALL) INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTO TENSIONER, INSTALL UPGRADED MOUNTING BOLTS, AND REPLACE THE ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 25, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HINO MOTORS AT 248-648-6430. NOTE: THIS RECALL SUPERSEDES A PREVIOUS CAMPAIGN (PLEASE SEE 06V157).
Vehicles covered
4 models, 12 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 07V208000?
4 models: Hino ND8J (2005-2007), Hino NE8J (2005-2007), Hino NJ8J (2005-2007) and 1 more, about 14,588 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 07V208000?
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTO TENSIONER, INSTALL UPGRADED MOUNTING BOLTS, AND REPLACE THE ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 25, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HINO MOTORS AT 248-648-6430. NOTE: THIS RECALL SUPERSEDES A PREVIOUS CAMPAIGN (PLEASE SEE 06V157).
What can happen?
IF THE DRIVE BELT COMES OFF, THE ALTERNATOR WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE. IF THE WARNING IS IGNORED, THIS CONDITION COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE POWER (ENGINE STALL) INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.