NHTSA Recall 17V607000: Diesel (engine and engine cooling)
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,224 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Hino NE8J.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V607000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | AA860 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › DIESEL |
| Report received | September 28, 2017 |
| Owner notification | March 19, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (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.
Safety risk
Excessive wear of the cylinders can result in engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 17V607000
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.