Recall 11V549000: 2011–2012 Hino NE8J
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Nov 15, 2011
- Vehicles affected
- 62
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Hino motors is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 ne8j trucks. During the assembly process, the steering attachment bolts may have been insufficiently torqued.
The risk
Insufficient torque of the steering arm bolts may result in bolt fatigue and fracture and/or arm separation, thereby potentially resulting in loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Hino will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the steering arm bolts free of charge. The safety recall began on april 19, 2012. Owners may contact hino at 1-248-699-9390.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V549000
- Manufacturer campaign
- M0240
- Manufacturer
- HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.
- Owner letters
- Apr 19, 2012
- Components
- Steering (Steering)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology