Power train: axle assemblyRecall 11V-537 · Hino vehicles
HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. recall 11V-537 covers 312 Hino vehicles for a power train: axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on November 3, 2011.
Source: NHTSA recall 11V537000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
HINO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL 2012 ND8J, NE8J, NJ8J, AND NV8J COMMERCIAL TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 25, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 16, 2011. DURING ASSEMBLY, THE WHEEL-END RETAINER ON THE FRONT OR REAR AXLE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.
The risk
THE WHEEL-HUB AND AXLE SHAFT CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
The fix
HINO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLIES AND, IF THE AXLE IS FOUND TO BE INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WHEEL END RETAINING HARDWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 19, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HINO AT 1-248-699-9390.
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>.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.