NHTSA Recall 10V157000: Axle shaft (power train)
HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 726 vehicles. It affects 2009–2010 Hino NV8J.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V157000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | M0150 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AXLE ASSEMBLY › AXLE SHAFT |
| Report received | April 16, 2010 |
| Owner notification | November 9, 2010 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Hino is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 nv8j trucks. The u-joint attachment bolts may not have been properly tightened during the manufacturing process.
Safety risk
If the bolts were to loosen it could cause a vibration in the driveline. If this vibration were ignored, the u-joint attachment bolts could shear and a portion of the propeller shaft could separate from the vehicle, thus falling onto the surface of the roadway and be struck by a vehicle resulting in a crash.
Remedy
Hino will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on november 9, 2010. Owners may contact hino at 248-699-9330.
Notes
Hino recall no. M0150.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> .
Vehicles covered by recall 10V157000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.