NHTSARecalled Dec 18, 2008 · #08V667000
AIR SUSPENSION REAR AXLE U-BOLTS
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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HINO IS RECALLING 130 MY 2008-2009 ND8J, NE8J, NJ8J, AND NV8J CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS. THE REAR AXLE U-BOLTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED. THE LOWER SPRING SEAT MAY NOT CONTACT THE AXLE HOUSING PROPERLY, PRODUCING A GAP ON THE FRONT OR REAR SIDE OF THE AXLE HOUSING. THIS GAP COULD ALLOW THE U-BOLTS TO LOOSEN AND/OR CAUSE THE LOWER SPRING SEAT TO CRACK. THE AXLE COULD BECOME MISALIGNED AND/OR SEPARATED FROM THE MOUNTINGS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Product details
- Product
- AIR SUSPENSION REAR AXLE U-BOLTS
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
- Model numbers
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- UPCs
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What you should do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR AIR SUSPENSION LOWER SPRING SEAT FOR A GAP BETWEEN THE REAR AXLE AND LOWER SPRING SEAT. THE U-BOLTS WILL BE TIGHTENED TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 19, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HINO AT 1-248-699-9330.