Hino Motor Sales U.S.A. (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.
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A. – Improper Retention of Wrist Pin Bushing
| Report Received Date | 09/28/2017 |
| NHTSA ID | 17V607000 |
| Consequence Summary | Excessive wear of the cylinders can result in engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | AA860 |
| Potentially Affected | 3224 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V607000) |
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