Hino Motors Sales U.s.a., Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08V613000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V613000 by Hino Motors Sales U.s.a., Inc.. Includes 3,836 affected units, SUPPLY PUMP COUPLER, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Hino is recalling 3,836 my 2008 nd8j, ne8j, nj8j, and nv8j class 6 and 7, conventional cab, medium duty trucks equiped with j08e-tv or j08e-tw engines. there is an improper shape of the supply pump coupler located between the supply pump and the air compressor. the coupling may crack, the gear train and valves of the engine could break, and the engine could stop running.
Corrective Action
Dealers will repair the coupling. the recall began on january 5, 2009. owners may contact hino at 1-248-699-9330.