NHTSA Recall 11V320000: Wheel bearing (suspension)
HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 237 vehicles. It affects 2011–2012 Hino NE8J.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V320000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT › WHEEL BEARING |
| Report received | June 10, 2011 |
| Owner notification | April 19, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Hino is recalling certain model year 2011 ne8j vehicles. The front axle outer wheel bearing cone rollers may not have been properly heat treated. The suspect bearing cones have the date code "zj" on the major face of the inner bearing race just following the "canada" stamp.
Safety risk
Without heat treating, a bearing may suffer pre-mature failure which may result in a fire at the wheel or wheel separation that could lead to a crash.
Remedy
Hino will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on april 19, 2012. Owners may contact hino motors at 1-248-699-9330.
Notes
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 11V320000
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.