Hino NE8J, NJ8J, NV8J (2011-2012): Engine and engine cooling
Recall 17V607000 · Sep 28, 2017 · Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
3,224
vehicles affected
3,224
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V607000
- Date
- Sep 28, 2017
- Maker
- Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
- Units affected
- 3,224
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling > Engine > Diesel
- Model years
- 2011-2012
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2011-2012 NE8J, NJ8J, and NV8J trucks. The engines have a wrist pin bushings in the connecting rods that may shift and cause excessive cylinder wear.
What can happen
Excessive wear of the cylinders can result in engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Hino will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the connecting rods. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 27, 2017. The recall began on March 19, 2018. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9300. Hino's number for this recall is AA860.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 6 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V607000?
3 models: Hino NE8J (2011-2012), Hino NJ8J (2011-2012), Hino NV8J (2011-2012), about 3,224 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V607000?
Hino will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the connecting rods. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 27, 2017. The recall began on March 19, 2018. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9300. Hino's number for this recall is AA860.
What can happen?
Excessive wear of the cylinders can result in engine failure, 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.