NHTSA Recall 11V549000: Steering
HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 62 vehicles. It affects 2011–2012 Hino NE8J.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V549000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | M0240 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Report received | November 15, 2011 |
| Owner notification | April 19, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Hino motors is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 ne8j trucks. During the assembly process, the steering attachment bolts may have been insufficiently torqued.
Safety risk
Insufficient torque of the steering arm bolts may result in bolt fatigue and fracture and/or arm separation, thereby potentially resulting in loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Hino will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the steering arm bolts free of charge. The safety recall began on april 19, 2012. Owners may contact hino at 1-248-699-9390.
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 11V549000
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.