Hino Motors Sales U.s.a., Inc. | NHTSA Recall #18V178000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V178000 by Hino Motors Sales U.s.a., Inc.. Affecting 2018-2019 ne8j, nj8j, and nv8j trucks Includes 45 affected units, Valve Train Adjustment Screw may Fall Off, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2018-2019 ne8j, nj8j, and nv8j trucks
Defect 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.
Corrective Action
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.