Engine: dieselRecall 17V-607 · Hino vehicles
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. recall 17V-607 covers 3,224 Hino vehicles for a engine: diesel problem, reported to NHTSA on September 28, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q4) shows 70% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V607000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
Excessive wear of the cylinders can result in engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
70%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.